Advance Your Skills in Graphic Design

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Graphic designers create visual concepts that inspire, inform, and transform. Explore the foundations in this path, then learn the latest Adobe tools in the "Learn Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator" learning path.

Build a solid foundation in typography, color, and layout.
Explore how design influences and emphasizes the message.
Discover the how and why behind creating inclusive designs.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Introduction to Graphic Design: Concepts
-Learn the core concepts that every designer and anyone working with designers needs to know.

Course 2: Graphic Design Foundations: Ideas, Concepts, and Form
-Find inspiration in a course on the genesis of design ideas. Explore topics such as metaphors, humor, typography, iconography, imagery, and more.

Course 3: Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition
-Learn how to create stronger, clearer, more attention-grabbing designs by understanding the how, why, and when of layout and composition.

Course 4: Graphic Design Foundations: Typography
-Explore good typographic practices. Learn how to select and use type to add impact, how type is measured, and how factors like spacing and alignment affect your design.

Course 5: How Design Makes Us Think
-Learn how design influences thinking by generating emotional and intellectual responses from viewers, users, and consumers.

Course 6: Color for Design and Art
-Learn about the practical application of color theory: how to create color palettes, manipulate colors in Adobe tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, fix color problems, and more.

Course 7: Creating Inclusive Content
-Learn what inclusive content is, why it’s important in today’s culture, how to use inclusive design in all your design work, and more.

Course 8: Working with Inclusive Imagery
-Discover brand communication and image design strategies that promote diversity and inclusion with your audience.

Course 9: Layout and Composition: Advanced Principles
-Take an advanced look at universal composition and layout principles. Explore techniques and concepts that can help you craft unexpected, visually intriguing design solutions.

Taught by

Sean Adams, Cara St.Hilaire, Tony Harmer, Sean Adams, Ina Saltz, Jim Krause, David Blatner, Julieanne Kost, Tony Harmer, Denise Jacobs and Nicte Cuevas

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

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Narendra Kumar Gupta @narendragupta
13

This course is awesome and I learned a lot from it. They teach all the basics with multiple software and help you become an expert using multiple designing ideas
Lungu Eduard
4

Graphic designers create visual concepts that inspire, inform, and transform. Use industry-leading tools to build innovative design projects and discover the skills needed to become an in-demand visual thinker and communicator.
This course is awesome and I learned a lot from it. They teach all the basics with multiple software and help you become an expert using multiple designing ideas
Muhammad Tariq Khan @mtkhan006
4

"Fantastic experience! Aspiring graphic designer here, and this course provided comprehensive knowledge and practical skills. The instructor was excellent, and the projects helped me build a strong portfolio. Highly recommended!"
Apu Mohajan
2

"I recently completed the graphic design course, and I must say it exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I enrolled, I was impressed by the comprehensive curriculum, experienced instructors, and supportive learning environment.

The course content was carefully curated to cover all aspects of graphic design, from the fundamentals of design theory to the practical application of industry-standard software. The modules were well-structured and provided a perfect balance between theory and hands-on projects, allowing me to apply what I learned immediately.
Anonymous

Estou gostando muito das aulas. com uso de ótimas referência e exemplos práticos. O material complementar também é ótimo.
Arundhathi
1

It's nice subject. It help me to know more about Graphic Design. I want to learn more graphic design
Muhammad Ali Ghias

The graphic designing course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The instructors are industry experts, providing inva…

The graphic designing course exceeded my expectations in every aspect. The curriculum strikes a perfect balance between theory and hands-on practice, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. The instructors are industry experts, providing invaluable insights and personalized feedback. The course covers a wide range of tools and techniques, empowering students to unleash their creativity. The practical projects challenged me to think critically and apply my skills in real-world scenarios. The support system, including forums and live sessions, fosters a collaborative learning environment. Overall, this graphic designing course is a transformative journey, equipping aspiring designers with the knowledge and confidence to thrive in the dynamic world of visual communication. Highly recommended.
WESLEY R S TRINDADE

Este curso é incrível e eu aprendi muito com ele. Eles ensinam todos os conceitos básicos com vários softwares e ajudam você a se tornar um especialista usando várias ideias de design