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
Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
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About this Course
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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
13 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.
4 videos (Total 19 min), 1 quiz
4 videos
Building on Textual Elements5m
Building on Color Elements8m
Fixing Design Issues3m
1 practice exercise
Module Quiz1h
Week
23 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 videos (Total 16 min), 1 quiz
3 videos
More on Printing5m
Print-Specific Features in InDesign3m
1 practice exercise
Module Quiz1h
Week
34 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.
3 videos (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
Online Website Platforms3m
Converting Image Sizes in Photoshop7m
1 reading
Design Process Worksheet1h
Instructor
Lori Poole
InstructorCollege of Media, Communication and Information
About 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.
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.
If you are curious about the design process, work on a team with designers and need to speak some of their language, or want to empower the creatives on your team to be even better, this specialization is made for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
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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