Graphic Design

David Underwood develops graphic-design judgment through communication projects. Grids and negative space support text, color and imagery before the course turns to composition and constructive criticism. Assignments can use ordinary presentation software, so learners can focus on the message as well as the application.

What you will learn

• Structure layouts with grids and negative space.
• Use typography, color and imagery coherently.
• Revise a design after critique.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in clearer presentations, reports and visual documents. Basic presentation software can be used for the assignments.

Before you enroll

Check the software and resource requirements before enrolling; design applications are not necessarily included. Separate the communication problem from the visual treatment, and review readability and asset licenses before publishing your work. Leave time to revise projects after feedback.

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Put it into practice

Redesign a fictional information slide, gather feedback on its main message and record the changes made in a second version.

Source and review

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