ART 3703K 01: Jr Portfolio Graphic Design

ART 3703K - Junior Portfolio Review Graphic Design

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42454,

Credit hours: 1

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Michelle Nelson

Email: mnelson@ysu.edu

Amy Copeland

Email: adcopeland01@ysu.edu

Sebastian Giraldo

Email: sgiraldo@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Michelle Nelson

Instructor Title: Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:
M.F.A., Graphic Design Indiana University Bloomington
BFA, Herron School of Art, IUPUI

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4073

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1858

Amy Copeland

Instructor Title: Assistant Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:
MFA in Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
MS in User Experience Design, Kent State University
BS in Graphic Design, University of Cincinnati

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4089

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1866

Sebastian Giraldo

Instructor Title: Assistant Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:
MFA, Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
BA, Graphic Design, Colegiatura Colombiana

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4085

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3301

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Course Description

3703K. Junior Portfolio Review Graphic Design. 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
Optional NO READINGS

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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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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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 N/A Portfolio Checklist Review/Review Schedule and Portfolio Guidelines Schedule JPR Appointment
8/31 N/A Video Discussion: Presentation Examples / Resume Development Video Discussion: Presentation Examples/Resume Overview
9/7 N/A Resume Review 1 Resume Review 1
9/14 N/A Resume Review 2 / Meet Faculty Completed Resume Review 2
One Hour Faculty Meeting Completed
9/21 N/A Resume Critique Resume Progress Critique
9/28 N/A Resume Due Upload Completed Resume Design
10/5 N/A Presentation Start Discussion: Video on producing JPR Presentation
10/12 N/A Portfolio Review Discussion Discussion: Portfolio Reviews
10/19 N/A Rough Draft Presentation Due Turn in Rough Draft Presentation
10/26 N/A Portfolio Reviews Part 2 Discussion: Portfolio Reviews Part 2
11/2 N/A Progress Critique Presentation Progress Critique
11/9 N/A Presentation Practice N/A
11/16 N/A Presentation DUE Final Presentation Due
11/23 N/A Present to Faculty Present your portfolio to faculty
11/30 N/A Defining a Future Carreer Video Discussion
12/7 N/A Optional Feeback N/A

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.