DSGN 1533 - Design + Color
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30972,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dragana Crnjak
Professional Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Akron
Professor
Email: dcrnjak@ysu.edu
Office: 0016 Bliss Hall
Office Phone: 3309411860
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I will typically respond to emails and calls within 24-48 hours. Please note that I check my emails on a limited basis after 5 p.m. and on weekends. If you email in the evening, please do not expect a response until the following day. If you email over the weekend, please expect a response on Monday.
How to Refer to me:
Professor Crnjak
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Course Description
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Project guidelines in Module 1 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Color Mixing & Color Perception | 5/14 - In-progress color studies submitted in the group Ppt presentation 5/17 - Completed color studies submitted in the group Ppt Presentation |
| 5/18 | Project guidelines in Module 2 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Color Saturation & Value | 5/21 - Muted and Neutral Color Grids asks 5/24 - Three collaged value studies |
| 5/25 | Project guidelines in Module 3 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Color Schemes | 5/28 - Artists research + comparison in group Ppt presentation due 5/28 - At least one completed color scheme study in the group Ppt Presentation 5/31 - Three color schemes studies due in the group |
| 6/1 | Project guidelines in Module 4 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Color Proportions Practice | 6/4 - In-progress/ at least 2 Color proportion studies due in the group Ppt Presentation 6/7 - Five Color Proportion studies due in the group Ppt Presentation |
| 6/8 | Project guidelines in Module 5 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Color Proportions Application | 6/11 - One Color Proportion design due in the group Ppt Presentation 6/14 - Completed two Color Proportion designs due in the group Ppt Presentation |
| 6/15 | Project guidelines in Module 6 Watch the instructor's Ppt Presentation introducing the topic |
Chromatic Narrative - Final Project Preparatory work | 6/18 - Completed slides 2 and 3 in the Final Personal Ppt Presentation due 6/21 - Completed slides 2,3 and 4 in the Final Personal Ppt Presentation due |
| 6/22 | Project guidelines in Module 7 | Chromatic Narrative - Final Project Final Design | 6/26 - Final Design due in the group Ppt Presentation 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.