DSGN 1529 - Design + 2D Drawing
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43208,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michelle Nelson
Email: mnelson@ysu.edu
Course Description
1529. Graphic Design. This course covers two-dimensional design principles that underlie all forms of graphic design using vector-based tools. Prereq.: None. 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.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | No readings | Visual Review • Sketches Due Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Visual Feedback Loop on Project 1 |
Wed 10/21/26 11:59 PM Thu 10/22/26 11:59 PM Sun 10/25/26 11:59 PM |
| 10/26 | No readings | Project 1 Progress Critique with Peer Feedback Loop Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Project 1 Final Submission Due |
Wed 10/28/26 11:59 PM Thu 10/29/26 11:59 PM Sun 11/1/26 11:59 PM |
| 11/2 | No readings | Sketches for Project 2: Cityscape Day/Night Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Visual Feedback Loop Project 2 |
Wed 11/4/26 11:59 PM Thu 11/5/26 11:59 PM Sun 11/8/26 11:59 PM |
| 11/9 | No readings | Progress Critique and Peer Review Project 2 Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Project 2 Due |
Wed 11/11/26 11:59 PM Thu 11/12/26 11:59 PM Sun 11/15/26 11:59 PM |
| 11/16 | No readings | Sketches Due Project 3 Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Visual Feedback Loop Project 3 |
Wed 11/18/26 11:59 PM Thu 11/19/26 11:59 PM Sun 11/22/26 11:59 PM |
| 11/23 | No readings | Visual Feedback Loop Project 3 Discussion Post on Adobe Illustrator Due Progress Critique and Peer Feedback Project 3 |
Wed 11/25/26 11:59 PM Thu 11/26/26 11:59 PM Sun 11/29/26 11:59 PM |
| 11/30 | No readings | Project 3 Due Discussion on Procreate |
Wed 12/2/26 11:59 PM Thu 12/3/26 11:59 PM |
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.