University of Colorado Boulder
Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview
University of Colorado Boulder

Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

Lori Poole

Instructor: Lori Poole

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(975 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Approx. 10 hours
Learn at your own pace
98%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Recognize ways to work with graphic designers and other creative professionals. 

  • Understand the history and design process of the graphic design profession.

  • Compare the concepts of balance, proximity, alignment, repetition, contrast and space.

  • Discover the use of white space to develop shape, form, and structure in graphic projects.

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course

This module will cover the history of graphic design, uncover what graphic designers do and review the design process.

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4 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module will introduce the design principles of balance, alignment, proximity, space, repetition and contrast.

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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module will go over the expectations of projects in this specialization, how to apply the design principles to the projects, and software needed to product course projects.

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2 videos2 readings1 peer review

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Lori Poole
University of Colorado Boulder
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