Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Graphic Design is an essential part of our daily lives, both in print and digital media. This course teaches the fundamental principles of imagemaking, typography, composition, color, and shape, essential skills applicable in all areas of graphic design. Through practical exercises, you'll learn to communicate visually and develop your design skills. By the end of the course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to investigate visual representation, create with shape and color, use typography effectively, and apply composition and visual contrast principles. A computer is necessary to complete the course, and beginner-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs will be helpful, especially for the optional briefs.

What you'll learn

• Implement the fundamentals of color: visual, rhythm, and pattern in design

• Use scale, weight, direction, texture, and space in a composition

• Typeset text and experiment with letter forms

• Create your own series of images using different image making techniques