The Fundamentals of Graphic Design course offered by CalArts on Coursera provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential building blocks of visual communication. This practice-oriented program focuses on four primary pillars: imagemaking, typography, shape and color theory, and the principles of composition.
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
This course is part of Graphic Design Specialization
Instructor: Michael Worthington
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of color theory by implementing visual rhythm and repeating patterns within professional design projects.
Apply principles of composition and visual hierarchy using scale, weight, direction, texture, and spatial awareness.
Develop professional typography skills through precise text typesetting and creative experimentation with letterforms.
Practice advanced imagemaking by creating a series of original visuals using diverse analog and digital design techniques.
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EJ
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2021
I had a lot of fun in this course. I learnt some extra bits of information related to graphic design and I think it's a great start for beginners as well as good practice for intermediate and experts!
XZ
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
Very great course to start designing. It helped me become bolder in creating contrasts in my work. Great for anyone interested in graphic design, or anything like bullet journalling, cooking, etc.
AR
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2016
very good introductory course. i enjoyed the assignments, they are not overwhelming, easy to start, and the optional ones offer great opportunity to dig little deeper into graphic design fundamentals.
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