ART 4802 01: Senior Project

ART 4802 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42581,

Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Joy Christiansen Erb

Email: jchristiansenerb@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 
MFA, Photography, Texas Woman’s University
BFA, Photography, Miami University

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall, Rm. 4001A

Instructor Office Phone:  330-941-1397

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Course Description

4802. Senior Project. A studio concentration intended as preparation and production of work for the Senior Show graduation requirement. Prereq.: Senior status and permission of instructor. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
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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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 Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 First Individual Meeting to review expectations
Establish meeting schedule
Begin working on Project #1
Discuss project idea
Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
8/31 Continue working on project #1 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
9/7 Work in progress critique Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
9/14 Continue working on project #1 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
9/21 Submit Project #1
Project #1 Critique
Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
Submit Project #1 - Due Wednesday at 11:59pm
9/28 Begin working on Project #2 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
10/5 Work in progress critique Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
10/12 Continue working on Project #2 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
10/19 Work in progress critique Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
10/26 Project #2 Due
Critique Project #2
Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
Submit Project #2 - Due Wednesday at 11:59pm
11/2 Begin working on project #3 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
11/9 Work in progress critique Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
11/16 Continue working on project #3 Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
11/23 Work in progress critique Blackboard Post - Due Friday at 11:59pm
11/30 Continue working on project #3
Happy Thanksgiving!
No Weekly Blackboard Post
12/7 Submit Project #3, Artist Statement, Digital Portfolio, & Juried Competition Notification
Critique Project #3
Submit Project #3 - Due Monday at 11:59pm
Artist Statement Due - Monday at 11:59pm
Digital Portfolio Due - Wednesday at 11:59pm
Juried Competition Notification Due - Wednesday at 11:59pm

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.