ART 4802 05: Senior Project

ART 4802 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 05, CRN 42584,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Amy Copeland

Email: adcopeland01@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

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 Room 4089

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1866

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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 N/A

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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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 N/A Introduce Project 1 Introduction / Syllabus / Meeting and Contract
8/31 N/A Work on Project 1 Video Discussion / Contract Due / Sketches
9/7 N/A Work on Project 1 Video Discussion / Visual Feedback
9/14 N/A Work on Project 1 Video Discussion / Progress Critique
9/21 N/A Complete Project 1 PROJECT 1 DUE / Video Discussion/ Sketches Project 2
9/28 N/A Introduce Project 2 Video Review project 2
10/5 N/A Work on Project 2 Progress Critique Project 2
10/12 N/A Work on Project 2 Project 2 Due/Sketches Project 3 Due
10/19 N/A Complete Project 2 / Introduce Project 3 Project 2 Due/Sketches Project 3 Due
10/26 N/A Work on Project 3 Video Feedback Project 3 Senior Seminar: First draft of one-page artist statement due. Senior Project check-in.
11/2 N/A Work on Project 3 Progress Critique Project 3 Senior Seminar :: Senior show application with description & diagram - signed by your SR show advisor to me via email. Homework: Work on second draft of one-page artist statement for museum if necessary.
11/9 N/A Complete Project 3 / Introduce Project 4 Project 3 Due // Sketches Project 4
11/16 N/A Work on Project 4 Video Review Project 4 Senior Seminar :: Mandatory group meeting in museum to review installation techniques & get space assignments. Final artist statement signed by advisor + label/map info via email.
11/23 N/A Work on Project 4 Progress Critique Project 4
11/30 N/A Complete Project 4 Project 4 Due BFA Install Show / BFA Show Reception
12/7 N/A Finish up Course Work ROADS Papers Posted

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.