Interdisciplinary Studio Art Faculty
Claudia Berlinski
Assistant Professor
Office: Bliss 4083
Phone: 330.941.3626
E-mail: caberlinski@ysu.edu
Stephen Chalmers
Associate Professor
Office: Bliss 4079
Phone: 330.941.3776
E-mail: schalmers@ysu.edu
Joy Christiansen Erb
Professor
Office: Bliss 4001A
Phone: 330.941.3628
E-mail: jchristiansenerb@ysu.edu
Dragana Crnjak
Associate Professor
Office: Bliss 0016
Phone: 330.941.1860
E-mail: dcrnjak@ysu.edu
Joseph D’Uva
Associate Professor
Office: Bliss 4071
phone: 330.941.2540
e-mail: jduva@ysu.edu
Missy McCormick
Associate Professor
Office: Bliss B006
Phone: 330.941.3701
E-mail: mmccormick@ysu.edu
Chris McCullough
Professor
Office: Bliss 4077
Phone: 330.941.1862
E-mail: cmccullough@ysu.edu
Dana Sperry
Associate Professor
Phone: 330.941.3627
E-mail: jdsperry@ysu.edu
Interdisciplinary Studio Art
The Interdisciplinary Studio Art program at Youngstown State University was designed specifically for students with an interest in combining multiple disciplines.
Interdisciplinary practice is a central component of contemporary art. Students enrolled in the program explore and combine a variety of media to investigate and examine relevant topics across studio areas. The program fosters innovative thinking and making for those interested in exploring alternative and experimental methodologies.
Working closely with faculty mentors, students following this concentration have the flexibility to select the upper division coursework that corresponds with their unique vision. Students may elect to combine a minimum of eight upper-level courses in digital media, painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, or sculpture. This rigorous, multi-media program cultivates independent thinking and intellectual curiosity and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to adapt and respond to a myriad of opportunities in a contemporary creative environment.
Contact Information for Department of Art
To learn more about degree programs, scholarships, exhibitions, faculty, and students, visit art.ysu.edu or contact the Department of Art directly at 330-941-3627. To schedule a personalized campus visit, contact the Cliffe College Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment at 330-941-2346.
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| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Core Competencies | 12 | |
| Writing 1 | ||
| Writing 2 | ||
| Communication Foundations | ||
Mathematics Requirement | ||
| Arts and Humanities *included in Major | 0 | |
| Natural Sciences *one with a lab | 7 | |
| Social Science | 6 | |
| Social and Personal Awareness | 6 | |
| General Education Elective/First Year Experience | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| ART 1521 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1522 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1501 | Fundamentals of 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1502 | Fundamentals of 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1503 | Foundation Portfolio Review | 1 |
| ART 2691 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| ART 2625 | Introduction to Printmaking: Intaglio and Relief | 3 |
| or ART 2626 | Introduction to Printmaking: Lithography and Screenprinting | |
| ART 2631 | Introduction to Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 2611 | Introduction to Sculpture | 3 |
| ART 2674 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| ART 2650 | Introduction to Painting | 3 |
| Pick 2 26xx studio breath electives | 6 | |
| ART 3703 | Junior Portfolio Review | 1 |
| ART 4803 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| ART 4802 | Senior Project | 3 |
| Studio Art Electives | ||
| ART 3721 | Expressive Drawing (*Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| or 37/48xx studio elective | ||
| ART 3796 | Ideation (*Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| or 37/48xx studio elective | ||
| Select 24 s.h. of ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Electives. | 24 | |
| Art History and Theory | ||
| ART 1541 | Survey of Art History 1 | 3 |
| ART 1542 | Survey of Art History 2 | 3 |
| ART 3788 | Theory of Art | 3 |
| ART 5882 | Twentieth Century Art from 1960 | 3 |
| Art History Electives | ||
| Select 6 s.h. of ART 37XX Art History Electives. | 6 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 126 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| ART 1501 | Fundamentals of 2D Design | 3 |
| ART 1521 | Foundation Drawing | 3 |
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3 |
| General Education Course/First Year Experience | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 1502 | Fundamentals of 3D Design | 3 |
| ART 1522 | Intermediate Drawing | 3 |
| ART 1541 | Survey of Art History 1 | 3 |
| ART 1503 | Foundation Portfolio Review | 1 |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course 1 | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course 1 | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course 1 | 3 | |
| ART 1542 | Survey of Art History 2 | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course 1 | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course 1 | 3 | |
| ART 3788 | Theory of Art | 3 |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course | 3 | |
| General Education Course w/Lab | 4 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 3703 | Junior Portfolio Review | 1 |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Art History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Request a Graduation Evaluation from the CCAC Advising Office, 2310 Bliss Hall, (330) 941-3625 after you have completed 80-85 sh. | ||
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 26XX Studio Breadth Course | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Art History Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ART 4802 | Senior Project | 3 |
| ART 4803 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| ART 37XX/48XX Studio Art Elective | 3 | |
| ART 37XX/48XX Art History Elective | 3 | |
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| General Education Course | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 126 | |
| 1 | Choice of Breadth Courses should be based on primary studio interests as they will be prerequisites for upper level study. |
Learning Outcomes
1.) Students will be able to demonstrate their proficiency of art vocabulary.
2.) Students will be able to demonstrate technical expertise appropriate to their progression in the program relevant to their chosen artistic medium.
3.) Students will be able to demonstrate a high level of content expression appropriate to their progression in the program relevant to their chosen artistic medium.