This course is part of the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization

Lori Poole

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Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers SpecializationUniversity of Colorado Boulder

About this Course

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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.

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Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

What you will learn

Outcome 1: Relate how to best work with graphic designers, printers and web designers.

Outcome 2: Explore the printing elements of graphic design.

Outcome 3: Examine the online elements of graphic design.

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 4 of 4 in the

Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization

Flexible deadlines

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Beginner Level

Approx. 10 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, Turkish, English, Spanish

Instructor

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Lori Poole

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College of Media, Communication and Information

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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

Week

Week 1

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

Course Introduction2m

Building on Textual Elements5m

Building on Color Elements8m

Fixing Design Issues3m

1 reading

Course Expectations5m

1 practice exercise

Module Quiz1h

Week

Week 2

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

Using Commercial Printers And Paper Options6m

Week 3

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

Designing For Online Mediums39s

Online Website Platforms3m

Converting Image Sizes in Photoshop7m

1 reading

Design Process Worksheet1h

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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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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