Graphic and Visual Design

Graphic and Visual Design is an art of creating visual content to communicate messages. It involves applying visual hierarchy and page layout techniques, designers use typography and pictures to meet users’ specific needs and focus on the logic of displaying elements in interactive designs to optimize the user experience. Coursera's Graphic and Visual Design catalogue teaches you the principles of design, visualization, and composition. You'll learn to select, create, and manipulate graphic elements, understand color theory, typography, and layout design. Hone your skills in visual perception and design language, develop a strong understanding of the design process, and learn to use design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Whether you're an aspiring designer or a professional looking to deepen your understanding, mastering these skills will enable you to convey messages effectively through visual representation.
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  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Facebook, Storytelling, User Accounts

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad Austral

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Tableau Software, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Target Audience, Aesthetics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Meta

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, User Experience Design, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Research, Design Strategies, Design Thinking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Application Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Typography, Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Data Presentation, Ggplot2, R (Software), Statistical Visualization, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Graphic and Visual Design, Histogram, Tidyverse (R Package), Public Administration, Trend Analysis, Policy Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Marketing Design, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Brand Awareness, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Email Marketing, Marketing Design, Promotional Materials, Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Communication

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Content Creation, Developing Training Materials, Course Development, Graphic and Visual Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, User Accounts, Business Communication

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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