DSGN 4861 - Design + Publications
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43810,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Amy Copeland
Email: adcopeland01@ysu.edu
Course Description
4861. Design + Publications. The use of type and visual elements in publication formats including newspaper design, newsletters, magazines, annual reports, book design and specialty publications. Prereq.: C or better in DSGN 3762 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | No course readings | N/A | N/A |
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 | N/A | Introduce Project 1: Annual Report | 8/25 Tuesday: Video Discussion / Annual Report Design 8/26 Wednesday: Project 1 Narrative, Mood Board & Sketches Due 8/28 Friday: Project 1 Visual Review 1: Cover & back cover designs (group discussion) |
| 8/31 | N/A | Work on Project 1, Annual Report | 9/1Tuesday: Project 1 Visual Review 2: 50% of design complete 9/3 Thursday: Video Discussion: Designing charts and graphs 9/4 Friday: Project 1 Progress Critique: 80-100% of design complete (group discussion) |
| 9/7 | N/A |
Complete Project 1 / Introduce Project 2: Magazine Design | 9/9 Wednesday: Project 1 DUE 9/9 Wednesday: Video Discussion / Designing a magazine (group discussion) 9/10 Thursday: Project 2 Visual Review 1: Magazine Cover Sketches |
| 9/14 | N/A | Work on Project 2, Magazine Design | 9/14 Monday: Project 2 Visual Review 2: Cover initial layouts (group discussion) 9/17 Thursday: Project 2 Visual Review 3: Feature opener sketches 9/18 Friday: Video Discussion / Famous Magazines & Their Designers |
| 9/21 | N/A | Work on Project 2, Magazine Design | 9/21 Monday: Project 2 Visual Review 4: Feature spread design 9/23 Wednesday: Video Discussion / Editorial Design 9/24 Thursday: Project 2 Progress Critique: Cover and feature design (complete) |
| 9/28 | N/A | Complete Project 2 / Introduce Project 3: Museum Exhibition Brochure | 9/29 Tuesday: Project 3 Visual Review: Exhibition Idea and Sketches Due 9/30 Wednesday: Project 2 DUE / Video Discussion: Designing for Museums 10/1 Thursday: Project 3 Visual Review: Initial Designs Due (group discussion) |
| 10/5 | N/A | Complete Project 3, Museum Exhibition Brochure | 10/5 Monday: Project 3 Progress Critique (group discussion) 10/7 Wednesday: Video Discussion / Publication Design 10/9 Friday: Project 3 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.