DSGN 2660 - Design + Applications
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43207,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Amy Copeland
Email: adcopeland01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2660. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the essential principles and techniques for creating visually compelling layouts that integrate typography and imagery. Students will learn how to balance type and image for print design to convey clear, persuasive messages while developing their unique visual style. Emphasis will be placed on mastering visual theory, enhancing image creation skills, and using grid and typographic hierarchy, all of which are critical to the graphic design profession. (Prereq DSGN: 1532 or permission of instructor) Prereq.: C or better in DSGN 1532 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
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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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Fall 1 2026 Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | N/A | Introduce Project 1: Recipe Icons | August 24 (Monday) • Semester Begins / Course Overview / Introduce Project 1 August 26 (Wednesday) • Visual Review Project 1 / Sketches Due August 30 (Sunday) • Quiz 1 & 2 Due August 30 (Sunday) • InDesign Exercise Due |
| 8/31 | N/A | Introduce Project 2: Recipe Cards | September 2 (Wednesday) • Project 1 Progress Critique with Peer Feedback Loop September 3 (Thursday) • Quiz 3 Due September 6 (Sunday) • Project 1 Final Submission Due September 6 (Sunday) • Visual Review Project 2 / Sketches Due |
| 9/7 | N/A | Work on Project 2: Recipe Cards | September 9 (Wednesday) • Project 2 Progress Critique with Peer Feedback Loop September 10 (Thursday) • Video Discussion Post Due September 13 (Sunday) • Project 2 Final Submission Due |
| 9/14 | N/A | Introduce Project 3: Recipe Book Cover Design | September 16 (Wednesday) • Visual Review Project 3 / Sketches Due September 17 (Thursday) • Quiz 4 Due September 20 (Sunday) • Project 3 Progress Critique with Peer Feedback Loop |
| 9/21 | N/A | Work on Project 3 / Introduce Project 4: Recipe Book | September 23 (Wednesday) • Project 3 Due September 24 (Thursday) • Quiz 5 & 6 Due September 27 (Sunday) • Visual Review Project 4 / Sketches Due |
| 9/28 | N/A | Work on Project 4: Recipe Book | September 30 (Wednesday) • Project 4 Visual Review October 1 (Thursday) • Quiz 7 & 8 Due October 4 (Sunday) • Project 4 Progress Critique 2 with Peer Feedback Loop |
| 10/5 | N/A | Complete Project 4: Recipe Book Design | October 7 (Wednesday) • Video Discussion Post Due October 8 (Thursday) • Project 4 Final Submission Due |
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.