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
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Initial Meeting, Expectations Begin working on Project #1 |
Schedule Meeting Review Syllabus before Meeting Brainstorm on Ideas Establish Meeting Schedule Discuss Project Ideas |
| 8/31 | In-Progress Critique Project Proposal Due |
Show edited & printed work in progress Project Proposal Due via Blackboard by Friday at 11:59pm |
| 9/7 | Continue Working on Project | |
| 9/14 | In-Progress Critique Schedule Meeting to Discuss Framing Options |
Show edited & printed work in progress |
| 9/21 | Discuss Framing Options | |
| 9/28 | In-Progress Critique | Show edited & printed work in progress |
| 10/5 | Continue Working on Project | |
| 10/12 | Midterm Review | Be ready and have work hanging at start of Midterm Meeting Should have clean draft of short artist statement, artists influences, approximately half of your project and one test framed piece due. |
| 10/19 | Extended Artist Statement Draft Due | Submit via Blackboard by Friday at 11:59pm |
| 10/26 | In-Progress Critique | Show edited & printed work in progress |
| 11/2 | Continue Working on Project | |
| 11/9 | In-Progress Critique | Show edited & printed work in progress |
| 11/16 | Continue Working on Project | |
| 11/23 | In-Progress Critique Happy Thanksgiving! |
Show edited & printed work in progress |
| 11/30 | Exhibition Installation & Reception | Install Work at Museum |
| 12/7 | Final Review – Date & Time TBD Extended Artist Statement Digital Portfolio Juried Competition Notification |
Due Via Blackboard on Wednesday at noon Upload Statement on ROADS website |
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.