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Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Name: Fundamentals of Graphic Design
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Offered by California Institute of the Arts. The Fundamentals of Graphic Design course offered by CalArts on Coursera provides a ... Enroll for free.

★★★★★4.8(18.4K reviews) 👥 0 learners 🌐 English

Course highlights

Provider	Coursera
Duration	7h 54m
Level	Beginner
Mode	Self-paced
Language	English
Certificate	Yes — shareable certificate
Rating	4.8★ (18.4K reviews)
Price	Free Free

What you’ll learn

✅ Master the fundamentals of color theory by implementing visual rhythm and repeating patterns within professional design projects.

✅ Apply principles of composition and visual hierarchy using scale, weight, direction, texture, and spatial awareness.

✅ Develop professional typography skills through precise text typesetting and creative experimentation with letterforms.

✅ Practice advanced imagemaking by creating a series of original visuals using diverse analog and digital design techniques.

Syllabus

4 modules

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What learners rate it

4.8

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