Chevron Left
Back to Introduction to Imagemaking

Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Imagemaking by California Institute of the Arts

4.5
stars
2,957 ratings

About the Course

Designed for serious makers and aspiring designers, Introduction to Imagemaking is a process-driven laboratory for expanding your visual vocabulary. Moving beyond basic software tutorials, this course treats imagemaking as a fundamental pillar of graphic design—one rooted in fearless experimentation and the rigorous study of visual semiotics. Through a series of hands-on prompts, you will master the relationship between denotation and connotation, learning how to intentionally drive meaning through compositional contrast, scale, and hierarchy. You will synthesize your experimental research into a professional-grade image-based book, transforming loose investigations into a cohesive narrative. By the end of this course, you will have moved from simply 'making stuff' to orchestrating complex visual relationships that define a unique, job-ready creative voice....

Top reviews

GA

Sep 5, 2020

Great course indeed, it tackles the true spirit of image-making. Personally, I have reached new heights in design thanks to this course and the clear explanation of the teacher.

LS

Sep 23, 2019

The assignments are really fun and put the videos into practice very efficiently! The only thing that troubles me is sometimes the "design language" is too unfamiliar for beginners.

Filter by:

201 - 225 of 665 Reviews for Introduction to Imagemaking

By Arise P M

Jan 27, 2022

Fantastic Experience, I have Learned a lot especialyy creatinga Picture Book, The Instructor is very talented

By CHIU K W

Jul 18, 2020

Creating our own book with our own topic is really fun. This course has raised my interest on graphic design.

By Isidora I

Jun 23, 2020

la profesora habla muy rapido y me costo un poco entenderlo, pero su enseñanza me sirvieron muchisimo gracias

By Adler A

Jun 28, 2019

That was a useful and practical course, like the rest in CalArts in the specialization in the Graphic Design.

By hangying w

Oct 26, 2016

This video lectures are very clear and well made. I learned the concepts of designs and new ways of thinking.

By Kyriaki G

Jan 11, 2021

I learned so many things. Of course I need to work more on the skills I learned here, but thank you so much.

By Salem F A

Sep 22, 2019

very good course for beginners to learn how to make-images and learn about image components and composition.

By Maged E S

Oct 3, 2018

Very Beautiful course that you so much for your efforts! I really appreciate everything! God bless you all.

By Thomas M

Jun 11, 2019

So thankful to learn from such renowned and talented teachers. Thanks for the course, thank you Coursera!.

By Juachi O

Sep 22, 2017

Great course to help learn about images in composition and critical looks at planning and creating images.

By Kevin J

Aug 26, 2017

Loved the course, really enjoyed the Image making and learning about image interpretations and expressions

By Claudia Q D

Nov 1, 2023

I liked it very much, the videos are very didactic and help a lot with the examples for the assignments.

By Vanessa S

Aug 10, 2023

THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE COURSEE AND THE TEACHER HAS SUCH A CALM VOICE! I wish I could study at CALarts :')

By Yudi Y S

Jun 2, 2020

I gained a lot of experience in this course! I make my first book by this course, This course is great!

By Muhammad A Y

Jan 31, 2018

i really thankful to coursera to give me this opportunity learn about specialization in graphics design

By she k a s

Jul 14, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and I learned so much about the different techniques of making images

By Ana L B E

Apr 3, 2023

De todos los cursos del Programa, esté es el que más me gustó. Realmente lo disfruté y aprendí mucho.

By Egle H

Dec 13, 2019

Learned a lot and discovered some things about myself that O didn't know. Thank you for this course.

By Le D

Aug 20, 2016

A very good course, not just for those who want to become experts, but also for those who know more.

By Francis C

Mar 8, 2023

Excellent material and modules. A new cluster of insight is open in the invisible world of my mind.

By Amicia S

Jul 20, 2021

I loved taking this course taught me a lot of valuable strategies when approaching a design project

By Victoria K

Oct 24, 2020

This was a fun, hands-on course where you're able to explore all aspects of creative image making.

By Mariana M

Jun 12, 2018

Truly change my vision of design, the meaning of visual communication and composition.Thank you

By Jinn J

Nov 23, 2020

I really learn alot of things at this course. I wan to send my thank for my teacher, Mrs. Gail

By Ebba J

Nov 23, 2016

Wonderful course, interesting lessons, great assignments, fun to do, authentic artist teacher.