STARTING FALL 2022 Art Majors may apply for the Steam Minor!
The STEAM minor adds the Arts to the traditional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) framework in order to facilitate an understanding of the interrelationship between STEM fields and Art. Integrating visual experience with scientific processes can: provide students with the means to explore visual expression through technology, demonstrate the relationship between STEM concepts and the Arts and exemplify how the arts can enhance scientific understanding through processes such as visualization and creative problem solving.
Courses selected for the minor reflect a synthesis of art and science, technology, engineering or math in meaningful and intentional ways which enhance understanding across disciplines and expand pathways of thinking, performing and communicating. STEAM minor courses are multidisciplinary in nature. Merely using machines to manipulate material does not meet the standards. In the selected coursework students will gain skills working with more than one discipline in tandem as opposed to using one to support another. This list in not exhaustive. Students may propose courses not on the list to the STEAM Minor for consideration. Proposals do not guarantee approval.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE OCTOBER 15th & JANUARY 31st. APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES HERE!
WWU STEAM MINOR REQUIREMENTS For All Majors Excluding Studio Art.
23 – 25 Credits:
To earn a STEAM MINOR COMPLETE THESE COURSES:
Art 120 – Surface & Color Credits:5
Art 280 – Time & Motion Credits:5
In Addition to requirements above, to earn a STEAM minor, Studio Art Majors must also complete 1 of the following
Art 328 Art & Ecology Practicum Credits: 5
Art 335 Intermedia Public Art Credits: 5
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (8-13 credits)
Studio Art Majors [BA/BFA]: Must complete courses from Category A and B, with at least TWO courses from Category B, to meet the 8 credit minimum requirement
Non-Studio Art majors: Must complete courses from either Category A and B, with at least ONE course from Category B to meet the 8 credit minimum requirement.
A.
ART 304 – Figure Drawing Credits:5
ART 350 – Printmaking 1 Credits:5
ART 351 – Printmaking: Relief Credits:5
ART 353 – Printmaking: Etching Credits:5
ART 387 – Experimental Animation Credits:5
ART 330 – Sculpture in Wood Credits:5
ART 332 – Metal Sculpture Credits:5
ART 335 – Intermedia Public Art Credits:5
ART 360 – Fibers and Fabrics Credits:5
ART 367 – Advanced Weaving Credits:5
ART 370 – B&W Photography I Credits:5
ART 371 – B&W Photography II Credits:5
ART 372 – Color Photography Credits:5
ART 373 – Photography Alternative Process Credits:5
ART 385 – Time Based Art Credits:5
ART 386 – Experimental Video Production Credits:5
ART 328 – Art & Ecology Practicum Credits:5
A/HI 348 Art & Ecology
A/HI 397 classes can be used under advisement
B.
Mus 110 Electronic Music and Technology Credits: 3
Sali 201 Introduction to Salish Sea Studies Credits: 4
Sali 202 – Introduction to Salish Sea Studios (Lab) Credits: 1
CSCI 103 – Introduction to Computer Game Development Credits: 4
CSCI 172 – Introduction to Robotics Credits: 4
DSGN 111 – Design View Credits: 3
MATH 160 – Mathematics and Art Credits: 4
Remaining number of credits can be filled by any of the courses listed in the STEAM Minor.
Contact: sasha.petrenko@wwu.edu