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Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience

Approx. 10 hours to complete

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Course Summary

This course teaches the fundamentals of designing print and digital media, including typography, color theory, layout, and more.

Key Learning Points

Learn the principles of design and how to apply them to print and digital media
Gain a deep understanding of typography, color theory, and layout
Create effective designs that communicate your message and resonate with your audience

Learning Outcomes

Ability to design effective print and digital media
Understanding of typography, color theory, and layout principles
Portfolio of design work to showcase to potential clients/employers

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Access to design software such as Adobe Creative Suite
Basic understanding of design principles and terminology

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Description

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.

Knowledge

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.

Outline

More on Textual Elements, Color and Fixing Design Issues
Course Introduction
Building on Textual Elements
Building on Color Elements
Fixing Design Issues
Course Expectations
Module Quiz

Printing Elements of Graphic Design
Using Commercial Printers And Paper Options
More on Printing
Print-Specific Features in InDesign
Module Quiz

Online Elements of Graphic Design
Designing For Online Mediums
Online Website Platforms
Converting Image Sizes in Photoshop
Design Process Worksheet

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about designing print and digital media with Coursera's course. Users have given positive reviews for the course, highlighting its comprehensive content and practical applications. However, some users have noted that the course may be too basic for experienced designers.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive content and practical applications

Pros from User Reviews

The course covers a wide range of topics in designing print and digital media
The practical exercises and assignments help users apply the concepts learned
The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

The course may be too basic for experienced designers
The pace of the course may be too slow for some users
The course does not provide enough opportunities for peer feedback

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