Art Minor
Connect with creativity and culture with an art minor.
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Unleash Your Creativity
Strengthen your artistic expression and gain a deeper appreciation for visual culture through the Art Minor at Concordia University Irvine. Whether your interests lie in drawing, painting, printmaking, or exploring new mediums, you’ll learn to see the world through the eyes of a creator.
The art minor is an 18-unit program designed to complement any major. You’ll begin with an introductory art course and continue through drawing, painting, and printmaking, then choose two additional courses to explore your artistic interests even further.
Along the way, you’ll develop creative problem-solving skills and an understanding of art as a means of communication, reflection, and faith-filled expression.
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.
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Is minoring in art worth it?
It certainly can be! Whether you plan to use your creative skills professionally or simply want to pursue a lifelong interest, minoring in art can expand your imagination, sharpen your eye for detail, and enhance your problem-solving abilities. These transferable skills are valued in nearly every field, from education and design to marketing and ministry.
Are minors useful?
Yes. Many of the minors at Concordia require just six classes, giving you the opportunity to build knowledge in an area of study that interests you. An arts minor can help you grow both personally and professionally, fostering creative confidence and self-expression that enriches any vocation (even if you’re majoring in a subject like data science or kinesiology).
What majors go well with an art minor?
An art minor complements a wide range of bachelor’s degree programs, including:
- Communication Studies
- Graphic Design
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Theatre & Film
- Theology
What career paths can art students pursue?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, craft and fine artists use a variety of materials and techniques to create art for sale and exhibition. While employment for these roles is projected to remain steady through 2034, approximately 4,400 openings are expected each year as artists retire or transition to other careers.1
Art graduates may find opportunities in education, design, museum and gallery work, marketing, illustration, and arts administration — or apply their creativity in business, healthcare, and nonprofit fields. Many artists also build independent careers as entrepreneurs or freelance creators.1
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Sources
1U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at:
- https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/craft-and-fine-artists.htm (viewed Oct. 14, 2025)
Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.