Color Theory

Color Theory is a conceptual framework used in visual arts and design, defining how colors mix, match, and contrast to achieve visual harmony. Coursera's Color Theory catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles of using color to create aesthetically pleasing designs. You'll learn about the color wheel, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, color harmonies, and the psychological effects of color. You'll also explore the use of color in different contexts, such as digital design, painting, photography, fashion, and interior design. This knowledge will enable you to make informed color decisions in your design projects, enhancing your creativity and improving the impact of your design work.
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    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Graphical Tools, Creativity, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Graphical Tools, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, User Interface (UI), Creative Design

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    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Photography, Image Quality, Storytelling, Post-Production, Adobe Photoshop, Content Creation, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Premiere, Image Quality, Color Theory, Editing, Photography

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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software, Data Import/Export, Typography, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphical Tools, Adobe Creative Cloud, User Interface (UI), Design, Creativity

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    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Typography, Web Design, Maintainability, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Semantic Web, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Adobe Creative Cloud, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, 3D Modeling, Design, Typography, Image Quality, Graphics Software, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Logo Design, Digital Design, File Management, Branding, Storytelling

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