ART 4802 06: Senior Project < Youngstown State University

ART 4802 - Senior Project

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 06, CRN 42585,
Credit hours: 3

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Sebastian Giraldo

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Assistant Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications:
MFA, Visual Communication Design, Kent State University
BA, Graphic Design, Colegiatura Colombiana

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 4085

Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-3301

Private Instructor Information

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

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24	N/A	Meeting/Contract	Meeting/Contract — Discussion
8/31	N/A	Contract Due	Video Discussion: Folio Review Part 1 and Part 2 — Discussion Contract Due — Discussion
9/7	N/A	Progress Check 3	Progress Check Video Discussion: What to Expect in an Interview — Discussion
9/14	N/A	Progress Check 4	Progress Check
9/21	N/A	Progress Check 5	Video Discussion: How to Present to a Client — Discussion Progress Check
9/28	N/A	Progress Check 6	Final Project 1 Due Progress Check
10/5	N/A	Progress Check 7	Video Discussion: Small Town to Big Brands — Discussion Progress Check
10/12	N/A	Progress Check 8	Progress Check First Draft: Artist Statement
10/19	N/A	Progress Check 9	Progress Check Final Project 2 Due
10/26	N/A	Progress Check 10	Progress Check
11/2	N/A	Progress Check 11	Progress Check Final Artist Statement + Layout Map
11/9	N/A	Progress Check 12	Progress Check Final Project 3 Due
11/16	N/A	Progress Check 13	Progress Check
11/23	N/A	Thanksgiving Break
11/30	N/A	Progress Check 14	Progress Check
12/7	N/A	Post ROADS Papers	Post ROADS Papers to YSU

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.

ART 4802 06: Senior Project