I sure can probably guess, color is a very important part of any design project. Even if it's done in black and white, there are certain color theories that are worth understanding to learn more about graphic design. This course will cover the design elements and uses of color, as well as graphic file formats. Starting with the color wheel, we will also review several acronyms used by graphic designers in a computer programs. ROYGBIV, CMYK, RGB, PMS, and Hex; all these alphabets [inaudible] pertains to color. Certain colors are used for printed items and other colors are better suited for electronic mediums like television, computer, and phone screens. Because of these different uses, there are also different image and graphic file format you'll need to learn to succeed in the graphic design world. The two main categories are vector and raster. Each is different enough to understand how to best make them using computer programs. Photoshop is for photos and not logos, but many people are not aware of why this matters. There are several other dummy programs we will review in addition to online resources to work with images and the best option for designing logos. Spoiler alert, Illustrator is best for logo design. We will also have some class discussions on your favorite use of color and design and logos and branding. There are also some basic quizzes in this course to cover some terms you will need to know, but don't let those worry you too much because there are also some interactive study tools you will have access to. In the last module, you will get to design either a web or a sponsorship advertisement. But before we get to that task, let's start this course with color and understanding why there are different color theories.