The School of the Arts offers a range of classes and minors for all VCU students. From painting to photography, design to digital storytelling, explore opportunities that are open to all students—regardless of major or previous experience. Learn to think visually, collaborate differently and express yourself in new ways. In-person and online classes are available year-round, including flexible summer sessions that work with your schedule, while a robust list of minors will allow you to engage deeper.
Surprise yourself. Let creativity shape your perspective and your future. Whether it’s one class or a full minor, you don’t need to be an artist to make art. You just need to start.
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Add an Arts Minor
You don’t have to be an arts major to go deeper. Arts minors let you enhance your degree and your creativity. From art history to fashion merchandising to dance and choreography, you’ll get hands-on with your ideas.
- Animation
- Art History
- Dance and Choreography
- Fashion Merchandising
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Sound Design
- Theatre
- Visual Effects
Please note that there is no Art Foundation requirement for the above minors, but an application to the department may be required.
Minors open to visual arts majors (Art Foundation required):
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