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: Infographics, Presentations, Data Visualization, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Communication

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free

    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Art History, Public History, Creativity, Diversity Awareness, Graphic and Visual Design, Research, Advocacy, Performing Arts, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling, Multimedia

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    88 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free

    Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free

    Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, ChatGPT, Creative Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Creative Design, Design and Product, Event Management, Computer Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial

    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Design Reviews, Figma (Design Software), UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Wireframing, User Story, Usability Testing, Information Architecture, Mockups, Adobe XD, Ideation, Responsive Web Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience, User Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Human Factors, User Centered Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    5K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Presentations, Branding, Design Thinking, Marketing Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Target Audience, Color Theory, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Storytelling, Color Theory, Data Sharing, Organizational Skills, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Creative Design, Dashboard, User Accounts, Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Creative Design

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Coursera Project Network

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Typography, Color Matching, File Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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