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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Results for "graphic and visual design"

  • Status: New
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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Journals, Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Creative Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Design Strategies, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    585 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, Human Computer Interaction, Responsive Web Design, Typography, Graphic Design, UI Components, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    6.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Prototyping, Software Design Documents, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Ideation, Conceptual Design, Usability Testing, Graphic and Visual Design, Peer Review, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    291 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    126 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Visual Design, Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Image Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Graphic Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe InDesign, Design Software, Design Research, Web Design and Development, Adobe Photoshop, Image Quality

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Style Guides, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Design Elements And Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, File Management, Color Theory

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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