About this Specialization
Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This four-course sequence exposes students to the fundamental skills required to make sophisticated graphic design: process, historical context, and communication through image-making and typography. The sequence is completed by a capstone project that applies the skills of each course and peer feedback in a finished branding project suitable for a professional portfolio. The goal of this specialization is to equip learners with a set of transferable formal and conceptual tools for “making and communicating” in the field of graphic design. This core skill set will equip learners for formal studies in graphic design, and a starting point for further work in interface design, motion graphics, and editorial design.
| From | California Institute of the Arts via Coursera |
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| Hours | 109 |
| Instructors | Louise Sandhaus, Lorraine Wild, Michael Worthington, Gail Swanlund, Anther Kiley, Matthew Pizzi |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Programming |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Graphic Design & Multimedia $43k
Graphic Design Ambassador $50k
Graphic Design and Photography $51k
Graphic Design/ Technical $51k
Lecturer, Graphic Design $53k
Faculty Graphic Design $56k
Marketing, Graphic Design $61k
Web and Graphic Design $71k
Critic in Graphic Design $71k
Graphic Design Editor $73k
Motion/Graphic Design $74k
Graphic Design/3D $94k
Courses in this Specialization
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Fundamentals of Graphic Design (You were viewing this course) Graphic Design is all around us! Words and pictures—the building blocks of graphic design—are the elements that carry the majority of the content in both the digital world and the... Coursera | California Institute of the Arts |
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This course covers how to effectively create selections inside of Adobe Photoshop. Mastering selections is the first step in becoming a good Photoshop user. We cover a wide range... Pluralsight |
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Typography is the art of manipulating the visual form of language to enrich and control its meaning. It’s an essential area of skill and knowledge for graphic designers.... Coursera | California Institute of the Arts |
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This course for serious makers, and for students new to imagemaking. Imagemaking is a fluid and exciting area of graphic design that comes out of practice and process:... Coursera | California Institute of the Arts |
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Ideas from the History of Graphic Design This condensed survey course focuses on four key periods or themes from the history of design in the West. Together we’ll trace the emergence of design as a recognized practice,... Coursera | California Institute of the Arts |
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This course is the culmination of the Graphic Design Specialization and gives you an opportunity to tie together your knowledge and skills into a single project: a brand... Coursera | California Institute of the Arts |
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| From | California Institute of the Arts via Coursera |
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| Hours | 109 |
| Instructors | Louise Sandhaus, Lorraine Wild, Michael Worthington, Gail Swanlund, Anther Kiley, Matthew Pizzi |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities Art & Design Programming |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Graphic Design & Multimedia $43k
Graphic Design Ambassador $50k
Graphic Design and Photography $51k
Graphic Design/ Technical $51k
Lecturer, Graphic Design $53k
Faculty Graphic Design $56k
Marketing, Graphic Design $61k
Web and Graphic Design $71k
Critic in Graphic Design $71k
Graphic Design Editor $73k
Motion/Graphic Design $74k
Graphic Design/3D $94k
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