Students at FIT have the opportunity to pursue an academic minor: a selection of courses
focused on a particular discipline or a combination of disciplines. Minors provides
a more cohesive program of study and a deeper understanding of the chosen fields.
These courses may also fulfill some of the majors general education requirements.
Please schedule an appointment with an academic advisor to create the best plan of action for completing the 5 courses
(which the majority of the time adds up to 15 course credits) in a timely manner.
Successful completion of the selected course credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0
or higher GPA (2.5 or higher is required for Creative Technology) is required. Please
take note of the Important Facts in declaring and earning an academic minor.
Visit the undergraduate courses and departments page of the online catalog for course descriptions, prerequisite requirements, and SUNY General Education designations. Please note: academic minor requirements are subject to change.
Liberal Arts Minors
Information about these minors can be found on the School of Liberal Arts webpage.
School of Art and Design Minors
3-Dimensional Design
Color Studies
Creative Technology
Design Thinking (for students in the Schools of Business & Technology and Liberal Arts only)
School of Business and Technology Minor
International Trade and Marketing
Interdisciplinary Minor
Information about this minor can be found on the School of Liberal Arts webpage.
Declaring a Minor
Visit the Academic Advisement Center located in Feldman Center, Room C402 to declare and create the best plan of action for completing a minor in a timely manner. For more detailed information on minor requirements please make an appointment to speak with your Academic Advisor. Please note that requirements for academic minors are subject to change. Also, be sure to review Academic Minors: Important Facts.
Minor Descriptions and Requirements
3-Dimensional Design
This minor substantiates the connection between multiple disciplines in the School
of Art and Design involving 3D design and divergent, creative thinking processes for
3D construction. This minor would complement students in all majors across the School.
This minor adds a specialization that serves as a valuable complement to many of the
degree programs in the School of Art and Design.
Minor Coordinator: Joel Werring, Pomerantz Center, Room, D323A
| Must complete 5 courses selected in any sequence | Credits |
| DE 101 Principles of Display and Exhibit Design: Small Scale | 2 |
| DE 102 Principles of Display and Exhibit Design: Large Scale | 2 |
| FA 110 Sculpture Studio: Visual Expression of Form and Space | 1.5 |
| FA 115 Sculpture and Casting | 1.5 |
| JD 138 Introduction to CAD Modeling for Designers | 2 |
| JD 139 Jewelry Design & Ideations I* (Coreq. JD 174 or approval) | 2.5 |
| LD 112 Decorative Leather Techniques | 2.5 |
| PK 211 Introduction to Packaging Design | 1.5 |
| PK 212 Foundation in Three-Dimensional Design for Consumer Packaging | 2 |
| PK 216 Foundation in Packaging Design* (Coreq. for 1YR CDF students AD216) |
2 |
| VP 211 Styling, Prop and Set | 2 |
Please check the website for course descriptions and any prerequisite information.
Color Studies
Color is intriguing, complex, and pragmatic. It can promote brand recognition, increase
sales, attract attention, and convey concepts. The FIT minor in Color Studies offers
students in all School of Art and Design majors the opportunity to learn to use color
with intention. Cultural or geographical, psychological or symbolic, aesthetic or
gender-related – color can be analyzed and applied in many ways to enhance creative
work, further careers, and enrich lives.
Minor Coordinator: Jada Schumacher, Pomerantz Center, Room, D313
| Must complete 5 courses selected in any sequence | Credits |
| CD 234 - Color Studies | 2 |
| FA 101 - Painting | 1.5 |
| FA 106 - Printmaking - Basic | 2 |
| GD 336 - Color Voyage | 2 |
| IL 126 - Watercolor Comps and Illustrations | 1.5 |
| IL 127 - Applying Color to Illustrate the Written Word | 1.5 |
| PH 118 - Beginning Digital Photography | 2 |
| PH 100 - Photography for Artists | 2 |
| PH 104 - Basic Digital Photography for Visual Design Communication | 2 |
| TD 112 - Textile Color Fundamentals | 2 |
Please check the website for course descriptions and any prerequisite information.
Creative Technology
The primary goal of the Creative Technology minor is to provide a flexible, interdisciplinary
learning opportunity for students who are interested in expanding and exploring their
technological knowledge and experience.
This minor equips students with an in-depth understanding of media design, digital culture and cutting edge technologies, as well as the opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration. The Creative Technology minor is available to students in the Schools of Art and Design and Business and Technology.
Minor Coordinator: C.J. Yeh, [email protected], Pomerantz Center, Room D315
Assistant Minor Coordinator: Christie Shin, [email protected], Pomerantz Center, Room D319
Requirements:
- The successful completion of at least five (5) courses (as detailed below) is required, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. The minor must be completed prior to graduation.
- You are encouraged to complete four (4) classes from the list of choices before registering for the required CT 441 Creative Technology Lab.
- If only three classes have been completed, you must registered for the fourth class or be in the process of completing the fourth class before registering for the required CT 441 Creative Technology Lab.
- Prior to registering for CT 441 Creative Technology Lab, please contact minor coordinator C. J. Yeh or assistant coordinator Christie Shin.
Please note: If you have already declared the Creative Technology minor, please review your DARS audit for remaining course options and/or schedule an appointment to speak with your academic advisor for assistance.
Also note: CT 341, CT 371, and ID 472 were removed from the minor in Fall 2017. CD 441 and GD 344 were removed from the minor in Spring 2018. The following requirements below are intended for students declared after March 5th, 2018.
| Required Courses | Credits | Semester Offered |
| CT 200 Content Design and Research for Artists | 2 | Fall & Spring |
| CT 244 / CD 244 / GD 244 Intro to Web Design (prerequisite: CD 126, CD 224 or CT 200) | 2 | Fall & Spring |
| Choice Group A (Select One) | ||
| CT 331 Media Integration for Photo and Video | 2 | Spring Only |
| AD 364 Digital Media advertising (prerequisite: AD 216 or CT 200) | 2 | Fall Only |
| Choice Group B (Select One) | ||
| CG 224 Programming for Artists | 2 | Spring Only |
| CT 411 Design and Interaction (prerequisite: CT 244) | 2 | Fall Only |
| Required Capstone Course | ||
| CT 441 Creative Technology Lab (prerequisite: declaration of minor and coordinator approval) | 2 | Fall & Spring |
Please check the website for course descriptions and prerequisite requirements.
Design Thinking
This minor is for students in the Schools of Business & Technology and Liberal Arts.
Design today is a multidisciplinary collaborative field where business leaders, managers, and marketing specialists work closely with teams of designers, writers, and developers to accomplish goals. These goals range from small projects to complete business strategies.
The Design Thinking minor was created for non-designers who are intending to work in the design industry or with designers, either as business developers, retail managers, account managers, or strategic planners.
You will learn how design research (history, trends, best practices, and existing practice review) can be incorporated into an analysis and design strategy. You will learn how to develop a design strategy by creating a communication and management approach that integrates the talents of designers in different fields.
Minor Coordinator: Eric Daniels, [email protected], Pomerantz Center, Room D316
| Completion of The Following 5 Required Courses | Credits |
| DD 114 Creativity and Aesthetics | 2 |
| DD 115 Design Management Collaboration | 2 |
| DD 116 Design Process | 2 |
| DD 117 Digital Documentation and Presentation | 2 |
| DD 118 Environments and Experiences | 2 |
Please check the website for course descriptions and prerequisite requirements.
International Trade and Marketing
The objective of the ITM minor is to explore and expand your knowledge of the international
trade and marketing field.
You will develop a greater understanding of how the fashion and creative industries have developed international trade patterns and how the internet is rapidly changing this field with focus on professional opportunities, project management, intercultural skills, and technical trends involving goods and services in the channels of trade, logistics, and online research.
You will learn about and examine the major trends revolutionizing global marketing, the evolution of international companies into global firms, and the expanding role of e-commerce.
Minor Coordinator: Christine Pomeranz (or designated ITM faculty members), [email protected], Business and Liberal Arts Center, Room B429
| Completion of The Following Two Required Courses: | Credits |
| IN 312 International Trade | 3 |
| IN 322 Global Marketing | 3 |
| Completion of 3 Electives of Choice: | Credits |
| IN 313 International Business Transactions | 3 |
| IN 320 Compliance Management in International Trade (prerequisite: IN 312) | 3 |
| IN 323 Import/Export Regulations (prerequisite: IN 312) | 3 |
| IN 324 International Marketing Research (prerequisite: IN 322) | 3 |
| IN 341 International Logistics | 3 |
| IN 342 International Corporate Responsibility | 3 |
| IN 423 Global Marketing of Luxury Brands (prerequisite: IN 322 or instructor approval) | 3 |
| IN 424 Export Promotion Marketing (prerequisite: IN 322) | 3 |
| IN 433 Global Sourcing (prerequisite: IN 323) | 3 |
| IN 434 International Management | 3 |
| IN 441 International Business Law | 3 |
| IN 442 International Finance (prerequisite: MA 222 or MA 331) | 3 |
| IN 443 International Business Strategies and Fashion Law | 3 |
Please check the website for ITM course descriptions and prerequisite requirements.