DSGN 2662 - Design + Typography 1
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30980,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Amy Copeland
Email: adcopeland01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2662. Design + Typography. An Investigation of typographic design within a system over a variety of formats with a focus on a technical understanding of the principles of typography, including classification, legibility, readability, use of a grid, alignment, mood, audience, and visual hierarchy, as well as an understanding of typography as an art form. Prereq.: C or better in DSGN 2660 or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Thinking with Type | Ellen Lupton | 9781797232515 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Lupton Book pgs. 40 - 63 Font Psychology article |
Project 1: 24 Rules of Type Poster | Tuesday: Article and quiz: Font Psychology Wednesday: Project 1 Sketches Due Thursday: Designing with grids Video Discussion |
| 7/6 | Gestalt in Typography article | Project 1: 24 Rules of Type Poster | Monday: Project 1 Visual Review Wednesday: Gesalt in Typography article / Group Discussion Friday: Project 1 Progress Critique |
| 7/13 | Lupton Book pgs. 64 - 93 | Project 2: Type Specimen Poster | Tuesday: PROJECT 1 DUE Thursday: Project 2 Typeface Research & Sketches Due Sunday: Project 2 Visual Review |
| 7/20 | No assigned readings | Project 2: Type Specimen Poster | Monday: Video Discussion Wednesday: Project 2 Progress Critique Sunday: PROJECT 2 DUE |
| 7/27 | Lupton Book pgs. 114 - 151 | Project 3: Type Term Dictionary | Wednesday: Project 3 Sketches Due Thursday: Video and Quiz Sunday: Project 3 Visual Review 1 (25-50%) |
| 8/3 | No assigned readings | Project 3: Type Term Dictionary | Monday: Video Discussion Wednesday: Project 3 Visual Review 2 (50-75%) Friday: Helvetica Movie and group discussion |
| 8/10 | No assigned readings | Project 3: Type Term Dictionary | Monday: Project 3 Progress Critique / Peer Review 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.