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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  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California San Diego

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mockups, Web Design, Responsive Web Design, Design, Typography, Wireframing, Design Elements And Principles, Usability, Interaction Design, UI Components, Prototyping

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    578 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Architectural Design, Creativity

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    46 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Typography, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, File Management, Color Theory

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Performance Analysis, Photography, Marketing Psychology, Photo Editing, Marketing Design, Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Graphic and Visual Design, Driving engagement, Branding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Peer Review, Game Design, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Responsible AI, Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Strategies, Design Research, Oral Expression, Prompt Engineering, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview

    High Tech High Graduate School of Education

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    282 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview

    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design Software, Color Theory, Image Quality, Creativity

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    525 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Adobe XD, Prototyping, User Centered Design, Figma (Design Software), Oral Expression, Design Reviews, Interactive Design, Human Centered Design, Style Guides, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Infographics, Planning, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Design Software, Timelines, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Collaboration

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    30 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    98 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Creative Design, Brand Strategy, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Color Theory, Target Audience

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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