In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
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In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
If you are curious about the design process, work on a team with designers and need to speak some of their language, or want to empower the creatives on your team to be even better, this specialization is made for you.
What's inside
Four courses
Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview
Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview
Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
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Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
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Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
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Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
(0 hours)Learning objectives
- Appreciate the study of design layout and conceptual elements concerning design projects.
- Analyze basic design concepts to apply in the professional setting, including typography, color theory, image selection, and layout best practices.
- Design foundational creative projects, including business card, brochures, ads, websites and manuals.
- Discover techniques for working and communicating with graphic designers and other creative professionals.
- Appreciate the study of design layout and conceptual elements concerning design projects.
- Analyze basic design concepts to apply in the professional setting, including typography, color theory, image selection, and layout best practices.
- Design foundational creative projects, including business card, brochures, ads, websites and manuals.
- Discover techniques for working and communicating with graphic designers and other creative professionals.
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