Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Description

Design principles can be learned, and these seven PDF lessons introduce them in order. The course begins with the basics of visual communication, then covers lines, shapes and forms, color theory and its application, and typography fundamentals.

Next come lessons on building effective compositions and practical design projects, and a closing lesson on assembling a design portfolio. Exercises appear in several lessons. After reading, you should be able to explain why a layout works or fails, choose colors and type with some confidence, and complete simple projects such as a flyer or social media graphic.

Who it is for: beginners, including small business owners, who want to understand the basics of graphic design.

What’s included
7 PDF lessons · 43 pages · about 13,500 words
One ZIP download that is yours to keep — read on any device, no subscription or app needed.

Course programme

1. Understanding Visual Communication Basics
2. Working with Lines, Shapes, and Forms
3. Color Theory and Application
4. Typography Fundamentals
5. Creating Effective Compositions
6. Practical Design Projects
7. Building Your Design Portfolio