Art Minor?

Two questions, actually.


1: I've heard of a degree in Art History... are there other forms of degrees in Art as well?





2: Could I minor in art with no other formal experiance? I've being drawing since the fifth grade and am rather good, or so they say. However, due to the wonkiness of my high school, I wasn't able to take art classes. Will that be a problem?

Art Minor?
Degrees in art can vary from school to school, but there is an abundance of fields you can concentrate in, from painting and drawing, sculpture, glass, jewelry, wood, metals, photography, etc. Not all schools offer these, but you can find them with enough research. There are different degrees in art too, including minors, associates, BA's, and BFA's. BFA's, or Bachelor of Fine Arts, is a professional degree for the arts, and the only one above that is a MFA (Master of Fine Arts). Art History is the only art degree that offers a PhD.





Lacking prior experience in art classes in high school could be a problem if you're applying to an art college or some private college/university. Usually such schools are competitive to get into and require a portfolio when you apply. However, there are many public schools that don't require experience or a portfolio to get into their art program, and some public schools have excellent art departments. Hope this helps.