ART 3703 04: Junior Portfolio Review

ART 3703 - Junior Portfolio Review

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 43203,

Credit hours: 1

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Instructor

Joseph D'Uva

Email: jduva@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor
Instructor Professional Qualifications: 
Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking (Drawing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Master of Arts, Printmaking (Drawing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Professional Printer Training Program Certificate, Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art (Painting/Printmaking), The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall rm. 4071

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-2540

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Course Description

3703. Junior Portfolio Review. A mandatory review of work within each studio concentration. Students must pass to continue in the program. Prereq.: Junior standing. 1 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No Standard Required Reads

Readings will be determined by your JPR Project Proposal.  There are a variety of relevant studio art texts in our university's library (or through Ohio LINK) and available through your preferred book vendor; many focused on specific media, techniques, and great artists...so go and check them out!

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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Grading and Grading Scale

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 No Readings Project Proposal and progress toward Exhibition. • Purchase Supplies • Sketches/Ideas • Work on Proposal
8/31 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions Project Proposal and Artist Statement discussion. • Project Proposal Due
9/7 Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS
9/14 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
9/21 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
9/28 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
10/5 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
10/12 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
10/19 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
10/26 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Continued work on artwork for JPR.
11/2 Determined by Project Proposal & in-progress discussions • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • First submission of Artist Statement Due.

• Complete work on artwork for JPR.
11/9 Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS
11/16 No Readings Artist Statement Final Review • Complete work on artwork for JPR.
11/23 NO CLASS – University offices open NO CLASS – University offices open NO CLASS – University offices open
11/30 No Readings • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Complete work on artwork for JPR.
12/7 No Readings • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion • Final edited Artist Statement Due to committee.

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. 

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