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Spécialisation Graphic Design Elements for Non-DesignersUniversité du Colorado à BoulderCe que vous allez apprendre
Appreciate the study of design layout and conceptual elements concerning design projects.
Analyze basic design concepts to apply in the professional setting, including typography, color theory, image selection, and layout best practices.
Design foundational creative projects, including business card, brochures, ads, websites and manuals.
Discover techniques for working and communicating with graphic designers and other creative professionals.
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À propos de ce Spécialisation
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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.
Projet d'apprentissage appliqué
You will design a business card or one-sided flyer, an advertisement, a brochure and an outline for a website. In addition, this course will include optional discussions with fellow students and a peer review process for each assignment. We encourage you to take advantage of all of these opportunities, and immerse yourself in the design process!
Résultats de carrière des étudiants
50 %
ont commencé une nouvelle carrière après avoir terminé ce spécialisation.
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Cours en ligne à 100 %
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Planning flexible
Définissez et respectez des dates limites flexibles.
Niveau débutant
Students should have computer proficiency, desire to learn creative skills, & access to computer programs or online sites to work on design projects.
Approx. 4 mois pour terminer
4 heures/semaine recommandées
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Sous-titres : Anglais, Arabe, Français, Portugais (européen), Chinois (simplifié), Italien, Vietnamien, Coréen, Allemand, Russe, Turc, Espagnol
Résultats de carrière des étudiants
50 %
ont commencé une nouvelle carrière après avoir terminé ce spécialisation.
Certificat partageable
Obtenez un Certificat lorsque vous terminez
Cours en ligne à 100 %
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Planning flexible
Définissez et respectez des dates limites flexibles.
Niveau débutant
Students should have computer proficiency, desire to learn creative skills, & access to computer programs or online sites to work on design projects.
Approx. 4 mois pour terminer
4 heures/semaine recommandées
Anglais
Sous-titres : Anglais, Arabe, Français, Portugais (européen), Chinois (simplifié), Italien, Vietnamien, Coréen, Allemand, Russe, Turc, Espagnol
Cette Spécialisation compte 4 cours
Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview
632 évaluations
Designing for an organization, while requiring technical skill, is not just about knowing how to use a pagination program such as InDesign or manipulate photos using Photoshop. A designer is a visual storyteller, a person who pairs words with images and typography to best convey information to an audience. Good design evokes emotion and presents the news of the day with clarity and the proper tone. A business card, brochure, or website that has good design provides content that is more inviting, more easily comprehensible and is faster to process. Design isn’t about “making it look pretty,” it’s also about content, layout and audience analysis.
Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
381 évaluations
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.
Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
158 évaluations
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.
Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
125 évaluations
Graphic design projects can be delivered in either a printed format or a digital format, or both. This course will look at how to work with creative professionals to get the ideal usage out of a design to use in print medium such as logos, brochures and larger printed projects that will also carry over as seamlessly as possible into the digital realm of websites and social media. We will also cover the user experience and how to keep the end result in mind when working on creative endeavors.
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