• Winter Weather Updates

    We are monitoring a winter weather system that will impact university operations this weekend and into early next week. 

    • STATUS: All three campuses will close on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. due to forecasted snow, ice and sleet. Campuses will remain closed through Monday, Jan. 26, with remote work and remote instruction on Monday. Essential operations will continue during the closure. NOTE: LR will operate under normal university operations on Friday, Jan. 23.
    • FACILITIES (Hickory): The library and fitness center will be closed Saturday through Monday. The Cromer Center dining hall is expected to operate on a normal schedule unless otherwise communicated.
    • RECEIVE UPDATES: Check LR email and the LR website for official university updates.
    • STAY CONNECTED: If you haven't already, download and enable notifications for the SafeZone app for timely safety alerts and campus information.

    We appreciate your flexibility and patience as we continue to monitor the situation and prioritize the safety and well-being of our campus community.

    Storm Updates

Visual Arts Minor

Exercise your passion for art history, drawing, painting, ceramics and more with a Visual Arts minor.

Share your artistic ability with the world by pursuing a minor in visual arts. Whether you are interested in becoming a practicing studio professional or want to use your knowledge as a foundation for graduate school, our program provides in-depth study of aesthetic principles and art history, combined with hands-on studio experiences.

Coursework includes aesthetic principles and theory. You will enjoy plenty of studio experience in drawing, painting and ceramics, with the option to also study sculpture, photography, design, digital practices and printmaking.

Students can share their artistic ability with the world by pursuing a minor in Visual Arts. Coursework includes aesthetic principles and theory, plus ample studio experience in drawing, painting and ceramics. Students can also choose to study sculpture, photography, design, digital practices and printmaking. A minor in Visual Arts requires 21 hours consisting of the following: