Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner.
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Ce que vous allez apprendre
Appreciate the history and future of typography as an artform.
Compare and contrast the similarities and nuances between the concepts of typography, fonts and text.
Work with the various aspects of spacing type, includingleading, kerning and tracking.
Compétences que vous acquerrez
Color Theoryonline designtextual elementsGraphic DesignPrint Design
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100 % en ligne
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Cours 3 sur 4 dans le
Dates limites flexibles
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Niveau débutant
professionals who want to learn more about graphic design
Approx. 13 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais
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Université du Colorado à Boulder
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Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
3 heures pour terminer
History of Typography
This module will cover the history of typography, baseline basics and the anatomy of a typeface.
3 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 20 min), 2 lectures, 1 quiz
4 vidéos
Course Introduction1 min
Hieroglyphics to Printing Press to Digital Design6 min
Baseline Basics5 min
Anatomy of a Typeface6 min
2 lectures
Course Expectations5 min
Typographic and Printing Museums1 h
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 1 Quiz1 h
2 heures pour terminer
Typography, Fonts and Text
This module will cover the two main types of fonts and font pairings and hierarchy.
2 heures pour terminer
2 vidéos (Total 20 min), 1 lecture
1 lecture
Typographic Readings1 h
4 heures pour terminer
Typography Spacing & Sizing
This module will cover typographical spacing and sizing, as well as the concepts of alignment, leading, tracking and kerning.
4 heures pour terminer
4 vidéos (Total 21 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
1 lecture
Readings and Videos on Typography1 h
1 exercice pour s'entraîner
Module 3 Quiz1 h
4 heures pour terminer
Design Programs and User Experience
This module will review using type in various computer design programs. You will also get a chance to practice your skills in designing a brochure or postcard, focusing on the use of type in your design.
4 heures pour terminer
3 vidéos (Total 33 min), 1 lecture, 1 quiz
1 lecture
Design Process Worksheet1 h
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Meilleurs avis pour TEXTUAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: FONTS, TYPOGRAPHY, AND SPACING
par MA15 mars 2020
It was a great learning. I have to design quite a lot of posters, brochures as per my college assignment now that I’ve completed this course it has become pretty easy now.
par PS9 avr. 2020
The course is great for beginners. The videos for each week and sessions are explained very well. loved the course .
par MS15 juin 2020
Learned a lot of about typography that i didn't knew before. This course was really helpful.
par PG8 avr. 2020
Wonderful Course, Learned a lot about fonts and how to use them in posters or brochures.
À propos du Spécialisation Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers
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.
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