Graphic design projects can be delivered in either a printed format or a digital format, or both. This course will look at how to work with creative professionals to get the ideal usage out of a design to use in print medium such as logos, brochures and larger printed projects that will also carry over as seamlessly as possible into the digital realm of websites and social media. We will also cover the user experience and how to keep the end result in mind when working on creative endeavors.
This course is part of the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
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Course 4 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
What you will learn
Outcome 1: Relate how to best work with graphic designers, printers and web designers.
Outcome 2: Explore the printing elements of graphic design.
Outcome 3: Examine the online elements of graphic design.
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
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Course 4 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Colorado Boulder
CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
More on Textual Elements, Color and Fixing Design Issues
This module will build on textual and color elements, as well as tips on fixing design issues.
3 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 19 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 hours to complete
Printing Elements of Graphic Design
This module will cover printing terms and paper options, as well as print-specific features in computer design programs.
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 16 min)
4 hours to complete
Online Elements of Graphic Design
This module will look at online elements of graphic design such as designing for online mediums and converting image sizes for use on websites.
4 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 11 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
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TOP REVIEWS FROM PRINT AND DIGITAL ELEMENTS OF DESIGN: BRANDING AND USER EXPERIENCE
by AAAug 22, 2019
I learned more about thic specialization and this course help me to know more
by BGMay 23, 2020
It was a great course.A learned a lot from this.Really grateful to my teacher.
by ASDec 11, 2021
The term "sales piece" is never defined throughout the entire course and then the 45% weight final project asks for them. That's backwards.
by AVNov 18, 2020
Thank you so much
University of Colorado Boulder and Miss Lori Poole, for teaching such an amazing course!
This course helped me to step-up in my skill to grow up a career in Graphic Designing.
About the Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
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