ART 3703 - Junior Portfolio Review
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43202,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dragana Crnjak
Email: dcrnjak@ysu.edu
Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Making Not Knowing’ Essay | Ann Hamilton |
‘Making Not Knowing’ essay by Ann Hamilton is an introductory required reading in the course.
Based on each student’s direction in conceptual and formal development, selected readings on relevant artists, art historical and contemporary topics will be assigned for research and development of wider contexts to support the studio production.
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 | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Reading Assignment: Making Not Knowing by Ann Hamilton | Group meeting, introduction to the course, Painting studio 0024 Spaces assigned, individual meetings scheduled Studio Proposal assigned Artist Research in Padlet assigned |
250 words response paper due September 4, 11:59PM Artist Research - due in Padlet Sept 9, 11:59PM Studio Proposal due September 4 |
| 8/31 | No readings | Artist Statement assigned Visit to Maag Library |
250 words response paper on Making Not Knowing due. One page Artist Statement 1st draft due Sept 30 |
| 9/7 | No readings | Studio work, meeting/ review | Artist Research - due in Padlet Sept 9, 11:59PM |
| 9/14 | No readings | Group Critique / Studio Work Introduction | Group critique – Sept 16 |
| 9/21 | No readings | Studio work, meeting/ review | |
| 9/28 | No readings | Studio work, meeting/ review | Artist Statement 1st draft due Sept 30 |
| 10/5 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting Artist Research 2 in Padlet assigned | Artist Research 2 due Oct 16th |
| 10/12 | No readings | Studio work, individual critiques | |
| 10/19 | No readings | Midterm critique | Artist Statement 2nd draft due Oct 19,11:59PM |
| 10/26 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting Artist Research 3 in Padlet assigned | Artist Research in Padlet/ due Nov 11, 11:59PM |
| 11/2 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting | |
| 11/9 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting | Artist Research 3 due Nov 13 |
| 11/16 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting Exhibition, oral presentation preparation | Final Artist Statement due Nov 20, 11:59PM |
| 11/23 | No readings | Studio work, individual meeting | |
| 11/30 | No readings | JPR Exhibition installation and review TBD | |
| 12/7 | No readings | JPR Exhibition installation and review 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.