ART 3702C - Community Engagement Internship
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43394,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dragana Crnjak
Email: dcrnjak@ysu.edu
Course Description
Categories of Community Engagement Internships:
- Educational/ classes and workshops
- Studio operation/ artists’ assistant
- Studio technician
- Community engagement/ non-profit/ philanthropic organization
- Gallery, museum assistance / exhibition preparator, events, openings
- Administrative development/ fundraising, marketing, writing
Blooming Crazy Mural Description
This mural project is being developed for a beloved floral business, located in Boardman, OH, undergoing renovation as it prepares to celebrate 50 years of serving the Youngstown community. The project is rooted in collaborative decision-making, with the business and creative team working together throughout each stage of the process.
Strategic planning will guide the mural from initial meetings and ideation through sketching, concept development, site preparation, and final painting. The design will reflect the character, history, and vibrant spirit of the floral business while creating a welcoming and visually engaging presence along the street.
Beyond enhancing the business’s outdoor wall, the mural is intended to energize the surrounding public space and contribute to the visual identity and vitality of the neighborhood. By combining thoughtful design with community collaboration, the project will celebrate a significant 50-year milestone while creating a lasting and colorful contribution to the vibrant community of Boardman.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Required Readings |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Ideation, Concept and color completion | Submit Journal Entry #1 |
| 8/31 | Site Preparation, materials purchase | Submit Journal Entry #2 |
| 9/7 | Mural tracing, painting begins | Submit Journal Entry #3 |
| 9/14 | Painting Progress | Submit Journal Entry #4 |
| 9/21 | Painting Progress | Submit Journal Entry #5 |
| 9/28 | Painting Progress | Submit Journal Entry #6 |
| 10/5 | Details & Finishing | Submit Journal Entry #7 |
| 10/12 | Completion and Reflection Internship Host Supervisor Midterm Evaluation Sheet Due |
Submit Journal Entry #8 |
| 10/19 | Public Unveiling/ celebration (TBD) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.