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 usage out of a design to use in print medium such as logos, brochures and larger printed projects that will also carry over as seamlessly as possible into the digital realm of websites and social media. We will also cover the user experience and how to keep the end result in mind when working on creative endeavors.
This course is part of the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
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Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers SpecializationUniversity of Colorado BoulderAbout this Course
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English
Subtitles: English
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University of Colorado Boulder
CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
More on Textual Elements, Color and Fixing Design Issues
This module will build on textual and color elements, as well as tips on fixing design issues.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 19 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
4 videos
Building on Textual Elements5m
Building on Color Elements8m
Fixing Design Issues3m
1 reading
Course Expectations5m
1 practice exercise
Module Quiz1h
3 hours to complete
Printing Elements of Graphic Design
This module will cover printing terms and paper options, as well as print-specific features in computer design programs.
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 16 min)
3 videos
More on Printing5m
Print-Specific Features in InDesign3m
1 practice exercise
Module Quiz1h
4 hours to complete
Online Elements of Graphic Design
This module will look at online elements of graphic design such as designing for online mediums and converting image sizes for use on websites.
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Online Website Platforms3m
Converting Image Sizes in Photoshop7m
1 reading
Design Process Worksheet1h
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM PRINT AND DIGITAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: BRANDING AND USER EXPERIENCE
by RRMay 5, 2020
Very Nice Course. Madam has taken very patiently and explained very well. It is very good to learn about Graphics from Madam
by TPFeb 17, 2020
I really enjoyed the website design activity and theory behind it. Really useful as an eLearning designer/developer.
by PAug 13, 2020
good study material but the explanations are a bit non understandable at times.
by BGMay 23, 2020
It was a great course.A learned a lot from this.Really grateful to my teacher.
About the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers 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.
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