ART 4802 - Senior Project
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 07, CRN 42776,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Joseph D'Uva
Email: jduva@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 Standard Required Reads |
Readings will be determined by your Senior Project Proposal. There are a variety of relevant studio art texts in our university's library (or through Ohio LINK) and available through your preferred book vendor; many focused on specific media, techniques, and great artists...so go and check them out!
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 | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | No Readings | Senior Project Proposal and progress toward Exhibition. | • Purchase Supplies • Sketches/Ideas • Work on Proposal |
| 8/31 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | Senior Project Proposal and Creative Thesis Statement discussion. | • Senior Project Proposal Due |
| 9/7 | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS |
| 9/14 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 9/21 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 9/28 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 10/5 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 10/12 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 10/19 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 10/26 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Continued work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 11/2 | Determined by Senior Project Proposal & in-progress discussions | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • First submission of Creative Thesis Paper and Artist Statement Due. • Complete work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 11/9 | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS | Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS |
| 11/16 | No Readings | Creative Thesis Final Review | • Complete work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 11/23 | NO CLASS – University offices open | NO CLASS – University offices open | NO CLASS – University offices open |
| 11/30 | No Readings | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Complete work on artwork for BFA Exhibition Installation. |
| 12/7 | No Readings | • Work Session – In-Progress Discussion | • Final edited Creative Thesis Paper Due to committee. |
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.