Introduction to Graphic Design

Offered By: LinkedIn Learning

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Graphic Design Courses Typography Courses Logo Design Courses Color Theory Courses Image Editing Courses

Course Description

Overview

Learn the core concepts that every designer and anyone working with designers needs to know.

Syllabus

Introduction

Course introduction

1. Graphic Design Projects

The creative process
The creative brief
Research
Ideation
Production
Challenge: Brand of you

2. Learning about Type and Typography

Font vs. type
Key typographic terms
Basic type classifications
Type anatomy
Understanding character attributes
Understanding paragraph attributes
Challenge: Quote poster

3. Layout and Composition

Principles of layout
The design space
Space
Using grids
Building a layout
Challenge: Deconstructing layouts

4. Color

Color
Digital color
Color harmonies
Color associations
Color as information
Digital and print colors
Challenge: Map

5. Imagery

Photo vs. illustration
Cropping images
Generative AI
Challenge: The art of cropping

Conclusion

Conclusion

Taught by

Tony Harmer

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