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: Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Post-Production, Color Theory, Image Quality, Editing, Color Matching, Cloud-Based Integration

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    Skills you'll gain: Videography, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Storyboarding, Image Quality, Color Theory, Aesthetics

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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Assets, Timelines, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Typography

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Photography, Storytelling, Adobe Photoshop, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Mockups, Usability Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Technical Communication, Typography, Design Research, Animations, Color Theory

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    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Graphic Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

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    IE Business School

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Branding, Brand Awareness, Logo Design, Brand Management, Target Audience, Target Market, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Marketing, Customer Insights, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Typography, Storytelling, Color Theory

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    Columbia University

    Skills you'll gain: Image Quality, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Photography, Color Theory, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Algorithms, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

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