Fundamentals of Graphic Design
This course is part of Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Identify and apply the principles of typography, imagery, color, and layout in graphic design
Demonstrate basic skills in using Adobe Photoshop for creating graphic designs
Create visually appealing compositions by selecting appropriate colors, typography, and imagery
Complete a final project that demonstrates the application of fundamental graphic design principles
Understand the psychology of color and how to create effective color palettes
Master essential typographic concepts including font pairing and hierarchy
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
20 Hours PreRecorded video
20 assignments
Access on Mobile, Desktop, Tablet
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces the fundamental principles of graphic design with a focus on practical applications using Adobe Photoshop. Students explore the essential elements of visual communication including typography, color theory, image manipulation, and layout composition. The curriculum is structured to build skills progressively, beginning with Photoshop basics and advancing to more sophisticated design techniques. Through hands-on projects centered around a fictional brand, Sunshine Harvest Eats, learners apply theoretical concepts to create promotional materials like posters, social media graphics, and website banners. The course emphasizes design thinking and critical evaluation skills, teaching students how to effectively communicate visually while developing technical proficiency in industry-standard software.
Introduction to Photoshop and graphic design
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Introduction to text and typography in Photoshop
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Foundations of visual composition
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
Elevated Photoshop techniques and design principles
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate
Instructor
Instructor on Coursera
Xbox is an instructor on Coursera, offering a variety of courses focused on graphic design and product management. These courses include topics such as Brand Identity and Vector Graphics, Designing with GenAI and Capstone Project, Digital and Print Media Design, Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles, Market Research and Competitive Analysis, Product Design and UX/UI Fundamentals, Product Launch and Post-Launch Management, and Product Management Fundamentals. The courses are designed to enhance skills in graphic design, product strategy, and UX/UI principles, often using tools like Adobe Illustrator and leveraging AI technologies.
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