Overview
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Why Minor in Studio Art at PBA?
Develop your artistic abilities and creative process through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Studio Art minor. Students build a broad foundation in art while having opportunities to explore and specialize in studio areas such as ceramics, drawing, painting, crafts, photography, and more.
- Founded in Christ: Explore artistic expression and the creative process through a Christ-centered approach to art and culture.
- Creative Exploration: Develop ideas from initial concepts through the creative process to completed works of art.
- Studio Experience: Explore multiple artistic disciplines while developing practical skills through hands-on studio coursework.
- Individual Focus: Build a broad artistic foundation while choosing electives that allow you to deepen your skills in areas that match your interests.
What You'll Learn
Students in the Studio Art minor develop foundational artistic skills while exploring a variety of media, techniques, and approaches to creative expression.
Students learn to:
- Apply foundational principles of art and design
- Develop ideas through the creative process
- Strengthen drawing and visual observation skills
- Explore studio media such as painting, ceramics, crafts, and photography
- Develop technical and conceptual artistic skills
- Create original artwork through hands-on studio practice
Program Details
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this minor program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
- Full admission to Palm Beach Atlantic University
- A declared undergraduate major
- Meet applicable academic requirements for enrollment in minor coursework
- Graphic Design and Art Education majors are not eligible for the Studio Art minor
Studio Art students benefit from creative studio spaces and hands-on learning environments within PBA’s College of the Arts. Students explore the creative process through artistic practice while developing innovative thinking, cultural awareness, technical skills, and individual artistic expression within a Christ-centered creative community.

Common Major Pairings
A Studio Art minor complements majors that benefit from creativity, visual communication, artistic expression, and design thinking. Common major pairings may include:
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your education with scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.