About this Specialization
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.
| From | University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera |
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| Hours | 39 |
| Instructor | Lori Poole |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
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Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview Designing for an organization, while requiring technical skill, is not just about knowing how to use a pagination program such as InDesign or manipulate photos using Photoshop. A... Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder |
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Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats Examining and exploring the various types of images and graphic elements will be the focus of this course. We will start with color theory to distinguish between CMYK, Pantone and... Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder |
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Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing (You were viewing this course) Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history... Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder |
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Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience Graphic design projects can be delivered in either a printed format or a digital format, or both. This course will look at how to work with creative professionals to get the ideal... Coursera | University of Colorado Boulder |
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| From | University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 39 |
| Instructor | Lori Poole |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Spanish/English Basic Writing Instructor $25k
Coordinator, Basic Writing $45k
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic $50k
Basic Training $50k
Customized Itinerary Specialist - Explore America $54k
Associate Lecturer, Basic Education and GED Preparation $55k
Basic Education Instructor $55k
Basic Training Drill Sergeant $57k
EMT-Basic 1 $63k
Community Program Manager- Basic Needs $85k
Basic Electrical Engineering Equipment Specialist Technician $101k
Developer / System Administrator - Vax/VMS, Vax Basic, C $118k
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