ART 1501 04: Fundamentals of 2D Design

ART 1501 - Fundamentals of 2D Design

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 04, CRN 40516,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Joseph D'Uva

Email: jduva@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor

Instructor Professional Qualifications: 
Master of Fine Arts, Printmaking (Drawing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Master of Arts, Printmaking (Drawing), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Professional Printer Training Program Certificate, Tamarind Institute, Albuquerque, NM.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art (Painting/Printmaking), The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall Rm. 4071

Instructor Office Phone: 330.941.2540

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Course Description

1501. Fundamentals of 2D Design. The fundamental ideas and principles of 2-dimensional form. Emphasis on basic design concepts, pictorial composition, color theory, vocabulary, media and processes. Slide lectures, directed readings and studio problems. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Launching the Imagination Stewart, Mary 978-0073379241
Required Design Language McCreight, Tim 978-0961598464

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.  

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 No Readings Introduction of course / Syllabus Overview / Studio Induction

Lecture / Demo: Assign-1 • Figure-Ground Relationships
Be prepared to take notes
Wed 8/26 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Review Sketches

Studio Work Session
Sketches
Be prepared to take notes
Mon 8/31 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 1
Wed 9/2 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Demo: Risograph

Studio Work Session
Design Finalized

Supplies for Assignment 1
Mon 9/7 Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS
Wed 9/9 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Design Elements Prepared for Proofing

Supplies for Assignment 1
Mon 9/14 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Critique

Lecture / Demo: Assign-2 • Rendering Language
Assignment 1 Due @ beginning of class

Be prepared to take notes
Wed 9/16 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Review Sketches

Studio Work Session
Sketches

Supplies for Assignment 2
Mon 9/21 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 2
Wed 9/23 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 2
Mon 9/28 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 2
Wed 9/30 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Critique

Lecture / Demo: Assign-3 • Chromatic Abstractions Artist Book
Assignment 2 Due @ beginning of class.

Be prepared to take notes
Mon 10/5 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Review Sketches

Studio Work Session
Sketches
Wed 10/7 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 3
Mon 10/12 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Demo: Creating Accordion Book Format

Studio Work Session
Supplies for Assignment 3
Wed 10/14 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Demo: Creating Accordion Book Cover

Studio Work Session
Supplies for Assignment 3
Mon 10/19 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 3
Wed 10/21 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 3
Mon 10/26 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Critique

Lecture / Demo: Assign-4 • Value, Texture, & the Multiple
Assignment 3 Due @ beginning of class.

Be prepared to take notes
Wed 10/28 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Present Research & Sketches

Studio Work Session
Research Findings & Sketches

Supplies for Assignment 4
Mon 11/2 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 4
Wed 11/4 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 4
Mon 11/9 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 4
Wed 11/11 Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS Legal holiday – University closed – NO CLASS
Mon 11/16 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 4
Wed 11/18 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Presentations

Lecture / Demo: Assign-5 • Movement & Transformation: A Zoetrope Animation
Assignment 4 Due @ beginning of class.

Be prepared to take notes
Mon 11/23 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Review Sketches

Studio Work Session
Sketches

Supplies for Assignment 5
Wed 11/25 NO CLASS – University offices open NO CLASS – University offices open NO CLASS – University offices open
Mon 11/30 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 5
Wed 12/2 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 5
Mon 12/7 Assignment Technical Handouts

Assigned Launching the Imagination & Design Language Reading
Studio Work Session Supplies for Assignment 5
Wed 12/9 No Readings Critique Assignment 5 Due @ beginning of class.

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. 

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