MINORS

MINORS

In addition to a major field of study, students may choose to complete one or more minors as part of their B.A. or B.S. degrees. A minor consists of a coherent group of courses, at least 18 Credits, often approximating a limited version of a major in the field. Minors do not replace a major, and may not be taken in the same field as the student’s major.

Minor in LANDSCAPE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Landscape preservation is becoming increasingly connected to the mitigation of adverse environmental impacts due to human activities. Ice cap and glaciers melting, land desertification, flooding and land sliding are some of the predicted effects of global warming affecting earth landscapes. In addition, landscapes are historical landmarks in several parts of the world and, particularly, in the USA and Europe. The European Landscape Convention in 2000, set a normative framework to actively protect landscape as a cultural and material good deeply linked to the actual life of communities as well as to their inherited traditions.

The environmental landscape designer is a new professional figure whose knowledge must extend beyond fields related to landscape architecture, which are traditionally based mainly on aesthetical values. Botanical, floricultural, environmental and architectural disciplines must converge to found a new approach to landscape design aimed at both protecting the environment at a local scale and creating new landscapes harmonizing community life, low-impact infrastructure and environment-friendly technologies. Studying the most significant preserved natural and man-made landscapes of USA and Europe, historically as well as environmentally, is the premise for giving landscape environmental design solid roots. To qualify for this minor, students must satisfy these requirements:

A. General Requirements:

- No more than one grade lower than a C will be accepted in courses applying to the minor. - In the case of multiple minors, no course may apply to more than one minor.
- No more than two courses may apply to both the major and the minor.
- Requirements for the minor must be completed by the time of graduation.

B. Choose six (6) of following courses:

Minor in MUSEUM STUDIES

The Museum Studies Minor provides a solid foundation in the theories, history, techniques, and problems common to museums, historical agencies and related institutions as well as the specialized operations of such institutions.

This program offers students the opportunity to explore the expanding field of museum work and museum research. Students will learn the skills and techniques used in modern museums, such as the management of cultural assets and their promotion, exhibition and conservation.

The faculty will supervise off-campus internships in museums and partner institutions. Each internship is designed to suit the needs of each student and will provide practical experience and the opportunity to apply and learn new professional skills.

To qualify for this minor, students must satisfy these requirements:

A. General Requirements:

- A major in Art History, Environmental Architecture, Film Studies or Business Administration.
- No more than one grade of lower than a C will be accepted in courses applying to the minor.
- In the case of multiple minors, no course may apply to more than one minor.
- No more than two courses may apply to both the major and the minor.
- Requirements for the minor must be completed by the time of graduation.

B. Core courses:

C. Elective:

An elective to explore areas of interest in Art History.

Minor in MUSIC HISTORY

Just like its cities, Western music has two distinct facets: one is historical, characterized by the great musical tradition of the past (Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven), the other is contemporary, characterized by many different genres (jazz, ethnic, pop) that tend to fuse with each other. In this program students will learn about Music History, to better understand European Art History, and will learn how to listen critically to a piece of classical or contemporary music.

In order to reach this goal successfully, students will be asked to combine their theoretical study by listening to live music performances and meeting musicians. Torino has a solid tradition in opera, symphony and chamber music, and it hosts one of the most important international festivals, “Mito”, where all music genres are represented.

To qualify for this minor, students must satisfy these requirements:

A. General Requirements:

- No more than one grade lower than a C will be accepted in courses applying to the minor.
- In the case of multiple minors, no course may apply to more than one minor.
- No more than two courses may apply to both the major and the minor.
- Requirements for the minor must be completed by the time of graduation.

B. Core courses:

C. Elective:

Two electives to explore their areas of interest in Music

Minor in PHOTOGRAPHY

Storytelling is one of the oldest and most respected of human endeavors. What we know of ourselves and others comes through the stories we tell. Visual storytelling, in fact, allows us to understand aspects of ourselves that cannot be conveyed through other media (e.g. love, hate, anger, desire, etc). In these courses students will be introduced to the craft, politics and philosophy of such storytelling through photography.

Whether a student seeks to be a journalist, work in creative advertising or practice as a fine artist, a command of storytelling is fundamental to success in these areas. Students will explore the relationship between photography and words and improve their use of digital supports. This minor’s goal is to develop the ability to recognize and produce meaningful visual statements.

To qualify for this minor, students must satisfy these requirements:

A. General Requirements:

- A major in Art History, Environmental Architecture, Film Studies or Business Administration.
- No more than one grade lower than a C will be accepted in courses applying to the minor.
- In the case of multiple minors, no course may apply to more than one minor.
- No more than two courses may apply to both the major and the minor.
- Requirements for the minor must be completed by the time of graduation.

B. Core courses:

C. Elective:

An elective to explore their areas of interest in Photography.

Minor in STUDIO ART

With a hands-on approach to art-making students will learn the fundamental techniques of drawing and experiment with other media. Students will learn about effective ways of “communicating” through an artistic product. Studio-art compliments any major by giving students another perspective of what is culture and environment.

To qualify for this minor, students must satisfy these requirements:

A. General Requirements:

- A major in Art History, Environmental Architecture, Film Studies or Business Administration.
- No more than one grade lower than a C will be accepted in courses applying to the minor.
- In the case of multiple minors, no course may apply to more than one minor.
- No more than two courses may apply to both the major and the minor.
- Requirements for the minor must be completed by the time of graduation.

B. Core courses:

C. Electives:

Choose three other electives from the Studio Arts offerings