Visual Culture & Museum Studies Minor (VCMS)

The Prince George’s County, Baltimore/DC metropolitan area is surrounded by countless opportunities related to fine arts, preservation and research in the visual arts. The minor was created to support students who have an interest in careers and research areas related to art history, theory, criticism, as well as pop culture and museum-related studies. The minor will also empower and prepare students for working in the local and national museum, galleries and arts organizations.

Students are also required to assist with ART 498 Senior Thesis & Gallery Seminar and/or ART 491 Internship & Apprenticeship in Art/ Visual Communications to assist with art research, preservation, exhibition preparation and removal in both the Amos White IV Gallery of Art & Harambee Gallery in the Department of Fine & Performing Arts, and online galleries via the DFPA or ART/VCDMA website, for
a minimum of one semester. Students must successfully pass a minimum of 24 credits hours in art history, studio and/or related courses. Students should speak to an advisor for approved courses.