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Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Module Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course Introduction

1 Readings

  • Course Expectations

Module Videos

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Historical Overview of Graphic Design
  • What Do Graphic Designers Actually Do?
  • Design Process

Module Readings and Videos

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Graphic Design Museums

Module Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Videos on Design

Module Review

    • 1 Plugin
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Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

Module Videos

    • 5 Videos
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5 Videos

  • Overview of Design Principles
  • Balance and Alignment
  • Proximity and Space
  • Repetition and Consistency
  • Contrast and Color

Module Discussion

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Good Design vs. Not-So-Good Design

Module Review

    • 1 Plugin
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Module Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

Module Videos

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Overview of Assignments and Rubric
  • Online and Adobe Products Overview and Uses

Module Readings and Videos

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Graphic Design Associations and Magazines/Websites

Course Assignment

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Design Your Own Brochure or Business Card

1 Readings

  • Design Process Worksheet

Auto Summary

Discover the "Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview" course, an essential foundation for aspiring designers in the Arts & Humanities domain. Guided by Coursera, this 660-minute course delves into visual storytelling, combining technical skills with design principles to create compelling content. With a focus on effective communication through design, learners will explore tools like InDesign and Photoshop. Available through Starter and Professional subscriptions, this course is perfect for beginners aiming to enhance their design proficiency.

Lori Poole
Instructor

Lori Poole