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Beginner Level

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Approx. 10 hours to complete
English

What you will 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.

Skills you will gain

  • Color Theory
  • online design
  • textual elements
  • Graphic Design
  • Print Design
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

none

Approx. 10 hours to complete
English

Offered by

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University of Colorado Boulder

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
4 hours to complete

What is Graphic Design?

4 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 17 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Elements of Design

3 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 16 min)
Week3
Week 3
4 hours to complete

Basic Concepts of Design

4 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 8 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz

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Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers

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