Designed to prepare seniors in art for graduation, this course includes experiences in planning, promoting, and opening a senior gallery exhibition. Students and instructor will work together to prepare professional resumes and portfolios, which include a written artist statement. Includes a gallery talk, presentation to the public, and an exit evaluation by the art department faculty.
Prerequisite(s): ART 3980 Junior Project and ART 4880 Senior Portfolio Review.
ART 3980 Junior Project (2 hours)
To be taken during the spring semester of the junior year. Students will begin to formulate an inclusive portfolio of their work and a thesis for presentation in the Senior Comprehensive. Students will participate in regularly scheduled portfolio critiques and will be required to address relevant questions in a comprehensive written thesis. 
Meets concurrently with the Senior Comprehensive course.
Prerequisite(s): ART 3880 Junior Portfolio Review.
Archway Curriculum: Essential Connections: Writing Instructive
ART 4880 Senior Portfolio Review (0 hours)
The Art Department requires all art majors to complete an annual Portfolio Review. Senior level students are expected to continue working with a personal practice that will culminate in a body of work exhibited during the senior exhibition. All the faculty meet with each student to discuss both development of form and content in the student's work. To be taken during the fall semester of the senior year.
P/F Only.
Prerequisite(s): ART 3880 Junior Portfolio Review.
