ART 4800D 01: Studio Problems Painting

ART 4800D - Studio Problems Painting

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44248,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Dragana Crnjak

Email: dcrnjak@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Akron

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 0016

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1860

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Course Description

4800D. Studio Problems Painting. Advanced, independent study in any two- or three-dimensional studio discipline. Prereq.: Senior standing and/or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 s.h. 1-3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No readings

No required books.  Two articles will be shared in class.

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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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Article ‘What These 4 Trends in Painting Reveal About Our Image-Saturated Age’ by Devorah Lauter Course introduction Workspace assignments.
Project 1 assigned: Color/ Surface Studies
Power point presentation: Color + Surface
Article reading due Aug 26, beginning of the class
8/31 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Semester Proposals due September 2
9/7 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Mid-term project + Artist Statement assigned/ due October 19th Artist Research/ Color Impact due in Padlet Sept 9, 11:59PM
9/14 No readings Group critique / Color/Surface studies Color/ Surface Studies due September 16th
9/21 ‘How To Be in an Art Gallery’ by Andrea Routley Professional Practice / project Multiples assigned/ due Nov 11 Multiples Plan due Sept 28, 11:59PM
9/28 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Artist Research: Painter’s Table studio visit selection / review in Padlet / due October 7th, 11:59PM in Padlet
10/5 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Studio progress + multiples production
10/12 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Studio progress + multiples production
10/19 No readings Midterm group critique 2 completed paintings must be presented
At least 2 Multiples artworks
Artist Statement due
10/26 No readings Final Project assigned
Professional Artist Profile assigned/ due Nov 23
Practice Plan for First Friday exhibition planning discussion
Power point presentation: Professional Studio Practice
Artist Research in Padlet/ due Nov 11, 11:59PM
Professional Artist Profile draft due Nov 4
11/2 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Studio progress + multiples production
11/9 No readings Final Project in-progress written critique
Studio work, individual critiques
Studio progress
Multiples due Nov 11
At least 4 completed paintings due for in-progress critique
11/16 No readings Studio work, individual critiques
Panel discussion with Natalie Lanese and Jordan Buschur (time TBD)
Final Project progress, Final Ppt Presentations due Dec 2
Art documentation/ due Nov 30
11/23 No readings Studio work, individual critiques Completing Final Project, completing Ppt presentations
11/30 No readings Studio work, individual critiques First round of Final Ppt Presentations on Dec 2
12/7 No readings No classes Second round of Final Ppt Presentations on the final exam date (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. 

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