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Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

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Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

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

Instructor: Lori Poole

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

595 reviews

Beginner level

No prior experience required

Flexible schedule

1 week at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Discriminate between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options.
Categorize the various kind of image files and understand their usages.
Recognize the ideal (and less than ideal) combination of graphics and text in logo design.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Examining and exploring the various types of images and graphic elements will be the focus of this course. We will start with color theory to distinguish between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options and their usages. Then we will review the various types of images used in both print and digital design projects. Finally we will look at logo designs to determine what makes for the best images and graphic elements for corporate branding and imaging.

Module details

This module will cover color theories, including CMYK, RGB, Pantone and hex colors.

What's included

6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

6 videosTotal 26 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
Understanding Color Theory2 minutes
Comparing RGB and CMYK Colors8 minutes
Color Terms5 minutes
Pantone Colors5 minutes
Hex Colors4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 66 minutes

Course Updates and Accessibility Support1 minute
Course Expectations5 minutes
Readings and Videos on Color60 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 60 minutes

Module Quiz60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 60 minutes

Use of Colors in Designs60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 30 minutes

Module Review30 minutes

This module will review common image and graphic files, including the difference between raster and vector images.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module will cover how to convert image colors and ways to find images online. You will get to use skills learned in designing a color advertisement.

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3 videos2 readings1 peer review

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University of Colorado Boulder

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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020

I really like the instructor. Her way of teaching is absolutely remarkable. The course was also really helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022

It was a fun experience and i leaned about how an image can be with dots or lines and so much more

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020

This course is really good for beginners like me. All the topics are clearly explained and I feel like I've learned a lot. Thank you very much to Dr. Poole and all the team behind this great course.

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