Minors

We offer a variety of minors, many open to any student at UT.  Take a look and talk to your advisor!

[NEW] Industrial Design Studies [open to all students]

Industrial Design Studies is open to students from any discipline across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, interested in enhancing their major field of study with an understanding of industrial design. The core classes will provide students with a broad introduction to concepts, processes, human factors, and the influence of industrial design in today’s world. Electives offer options from across several colleges that allow further focus within the minor, including the option to take studio-intensive making classes from the School of Design. To enroll in this minor, students should complete the Industrial Design Studies minor declaration form.

[NEW] Landscape Architecture Studies [open to all students]

The Minor in Landscape Architecture Studies is open to students from any discipline across the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, interested in enhancing their major field of study with a greater understanding of the practices being used in contemporary landscape architecture and design. Students will receive a broad introduction to key concepts, processes, and techniques, as well as the evolving role of landscape architecture and landscape design as they seek to engage global issues of sustainability, environmental justice, anthropogenic climate change, and more. The 3 required lecture-based core classes are coupled with a selection of classes from across several colleges that complement the focus with the minor.

Students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and be a declared major outside the School of Landscape Architecture to undertake the minor. To enroll in this minor, students should complete the Landscape Architecture studies minor declaration form.

Design Studies [open to all students]

The Design Studies minor was created for students outside of our college, in any program. Taking classes in our college exposes students to design thinking and visualization at the heart of architecture and design. By completing this minor, students will gain a greater understanding of a range of topics related to design and the built environment. To enroll in the minor, students should complete the Design Studies Minor declaration form.

Graphic Design Studies [open to all students]

The Graphic Design Studies minor started in fall 2021. In the interdisciplinary minor, students will learn concepts and modes of visual communication without the intensive studio. The Graphic Design Studies minor will enhance students’ major fields of study with an understanding of graphic design. It is open to undergraduate students at UT who have a declared major outside of the School of Design. Visit this page to learn more about the requirements and process to declare.

Interior Architectural Studies [open to all students]

Open to university students and popular amongst those in the architecture program, the Interior Architectural Studies minor  will offer students basic knowledge in interior architecture with exposure to aesthetics, technology, professional practices and history.  To enroll in this minor, students should complete the Interior Architectural Studies minor declaration form.

Architectural Studies [open to Interior Architecture majors only]

The Architectural Studies minor was created specifically for Interior Architecture students who would like to gain a better understanding of architecture. Students will gain experience in understanding architectural issues related to topics such as history and theory, building and construction, contemporary practices and other related issues.  If you are an Interior Architecture student, please let your advisor know you are interested in this minor.