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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 wijdan A

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Aug 11, 2020

it was great!

By Robert E G

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Jul 25, 2022

great course

By Mulham Z

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Sep 21, 2021

Very Great !

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Jul 12, 2021

great course

By Xinjuan D

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Apr 1, 2019

very useful.

By Abdelmouhaïmen T

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Apr 18, 2022

exellent !!

By Yahya G

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May 30, 2021

Nice course

By Pedro M B d B

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Feb 10, 2021

It was good

By Esha L

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Sep 9, 2020

Good course

By A. F M M H B

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Aug 31, 2020

Nice course

By Ankit R

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Apr 23, 2020

good course

By Esmail M

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Sep 6, 2019

I like it !

By Sami A A

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Jul 31, 2018

I Loved it!

By Fahimation

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Jul 5, 2017

Good course

By Hayden P

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Oct 22, 2016

Really Good

By Joanna G

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Jul 6, 2016

Enjoyed it.

By Maria M

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Dec 17, 2020

very nice!

By Kanishka R

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Apr 25, 2020

Excellent.

By Claudio S

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May 5, 2018

Well done!

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Dec 18, 2022

Very good

By Sandip R

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Feb 21, 2021

VERY GOOD

By Vishnu R C 5

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Feb 13, 2020

VERY GOOD

By 飞飞

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Aug 16, 2016

实用，新颖，～～～

By Mustafa R

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Jun 23, 2020

Alright

By Dulce A

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Mar 14, 2016

Good!!!