ART 4802 04: Senior Project

ART 4802 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 43802,

Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

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Instructor

Jonathan Sperry

Email: jdsperry@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor

Professional Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts, Studio Art, Indiana University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Southern Methodist University

Office: Bliss 4047

Phone: 330-941-3627

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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.  

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 Meetings
8/31 Individual Meeting
9/7 Individual Meeting Non-standard Artist Statements (3 versions)
9/14 Individual Meeting Standard Artist Statement
9/21 Individual Meeting
9/28 Individual Meeting Artistic Inspirations
10/5 Individual Meeting
10/12 Individual Meeting Creative Thesis (first draft)
10/19 Individual Meeting
10/26 Individual Meeting Creative Thesis (rewrite)
11/2 Individual Meeting
11/9 Individual Meeting Exhibition Proposal
Final Artist Statement for Exhibition
11/16 INSTALL
11/23 Creative Thesis
11/30 Exhibition Review Creative Thesis (final draft)
12/7 Senior Thesis Defense

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.