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About the Course

The Fundamentals of Graphic Design course offered by CalArts on Coursera provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential building blocks of visual communication. This practice-oriented program focuses on four primary pillars: imagemaking, typography, shape and color theory, and the principles of composition. Unlike software-specific tutorials, this curriculum emphasizes the act of making and the mastery of design principles. It encourages participants to transform abstract concepts into tangible design projects. Learners will explore diverse techniques for visual representation and gain a technical understanding of how to manipulate rhythm, pattern, and contrast to organize information effectively. Please note that this course focuses on conceptual and formal principles rather than technical software instruction. While projects may be completed using tools like Adobe Creative Suite, specific tutorials for Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign are not provided. The curriculum is designed to build foundational design proficiency that is applicable across any analog or digital toolset. By the end of the program, learners will have developed a core set of graphic design skills applicable to personal creative projects or further specialized study in professional design. This course serves as a critical first step for any aspiring communicator looking to master the universal visual language that shapes global culture and media....

Top reviews

EJ

Sep 5, 2021

I had a lot of fun in this course. I learnt some extra bits of information related to graphic design and I think it's a great start for beginners as well as good practice for intermediate and experts!

RT

Jun 24, 2020

It is a very useful course in which i learn typography Image making virtual,single,multicontrasts And what not it is a very good course i ever scene thanking course era for giving this oppurtinity

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By RAHUL S

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Apr 30, 2020

Course is pretty good. But I like it to be a bit advance.

By Anshika A

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Jun 8, 2019

Quite Interactive and cooperative.. Thank you Coursera...

By Camren M B

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Oct 26, 2018

Very Useful Information. Finished in 24hrs. (Zombie Mode)

By Raul D

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Dec 17, 2019

It’s a really great beginning. It has great assignments.

By Kimberley P

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Apr 1, 2018

great intro to the fundamentals with enjoyable exercises

By Dana R S

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Oct 11, 2017

Good course and exercises to understand the foundations.

By Miranda F G

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Jul 20, 2020

Pretty good and well explained for learning the basics!

By Phillip G

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Mar 5, 2020

A fine exposure to relevant graphic design vocabulary.

By Maria A

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Jan 16, 2020

A lot of interesting information but little practice.

By Alexandra M

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Feb 28, 2019

I liked the fundamentals of graphic design very much.

By Omega A

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Aug 29, 2020

It was very informational and I enjoyed every class!

By Michaela

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May 11, 2020

Enjoyed this course. Very practical and imaginative.

By Ignacio R G

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Sep 4, 2017

Great course to learn some basics of graphic design.

By Darla F

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Sep 5, 2016

Very basic information but a good beginner's course.

By Sergi S

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Nov 21, 2015

Very good to understand the basics of graphic design

By GRJLS

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Mar 29, 2020

Really gave me a first insight into graphic design.

By Kinan K

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Jan 21, 2025

I wish if there were more peer graded assignments.

By Mohammad A U

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Oct 8, 2020

More Oriented and informative and organised cours.

By Zoe X 谢

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Jun 27, 2019

A good course to get the basics of Graphic Design.

By BHUKYA B

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May 23, 2020

i learn few in this lockdown period and thank you

By Paula A V G

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Aug 5, 2020

Tiene conocimientos fundamentales, buen profesor

By Gaetano G

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Dec 15, 2018

The students need more contacts with professors.

By Srishti

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Jan 29, 2016

Its taught very nicely and its an eye opener. :)

By Mohamed I

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Dec 23, 2015

Notes made available would have been very handy.

By Riya k

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Oct 3, 2021

I got best experience through online mode......