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Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

Approx. 12 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course covers the fundamental principles of graphic design, including typography, color theory, imagery, and composition. You will learn how to effectively apply these principles to create visually appealing designs for print and digital media.

Key Learning Points

Explore the elements of design and how they can be used to create effective visual communication
Learn about color theory and how it can be used to create mood and convey meaning
Discover the importance of typography and how to use it effectively in your designs

Learning Outcomes

Understand the fundamental principles of graphic design
Apply design principles to create effective visual communication
Create visually appealing designs for print and digital media

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior design experience required
Access to design software such as Adobe Creative Suite recommended

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

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.

Knowledge

Discriminate between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options.
Categorize the various kind of image files and understand their usages.
Recognize the ideal (and less than ideal) combination of graphics and text in logo design.

Outline

Understanding Color Theory
Course Introduction
Understanding Color Theory
Comparing RGB and CMYK Colors
Color Terms
Pantone Colors
Hex Colors
Course Expectations
Readings and Videos on Color
Module Quiz

Classifications of Images and Graphics
Images and Graphic Files Overview
Bitmap/Raster Images
Vector Images
Readings and Videos on Graphics
Module 2 Quiz

Combining Images with Type
Overview of Assignment and Peer Reviewing
Converting Colors in Photoshop
Google Images
Readings and Videos on Logos
Design Process Worksheet

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the principles of graphic design with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and knowledgeable instructor. Many appreciated the practical exercises and opportunities to apply what they learned in real-world scenarios.