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Graphic Design Specialization

CalArts specialization on the fundamentals of visual communication and graphic design.

California Institute of the ArtsBy Michael Worthington
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About this course

Make compelling design work by learning fundamental principles of visual communication. This specialization from the California Institute of the Arts covers image-making, typography, shape, color, composition, and history.

Skills you'll gain

Graphic DesignTypographyVisual CommunicationCompositionColor Theory

Syllabus

1
Fundamentals of Graphic Design
2
Introduction to Typography
3
Introduction to Imagemaking
4
Ideas from the History of Graphic Design
5
Brand New Brand Capstone
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Duration6 months
Effort4-5 hours/week
Levelbeginner
LanguageEnglish
SubtitlesSpanish, Arabic, French