Graphic Design Exercises Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
The Graphic Design Exercises Online Short Course explores visual language and aims to lay the groundwork for developing graphic design skills.
The course focuses on three topics which are designed to prepare students for practical exercises and boost their confidence. Each topic focuses on a specific aspect of graphic design and includes at least one lecture presentation with up to three resources supporting a deeper exploration of the material, plus a 30-minute task.
Students on this self-paced course have the opportunity to develop graphic design practices at their own pace and share their outcomes with other learners.
Our self-paced short courses are all about flexibility. Students can learn from any internet-connected location at a time that suits them. When you sign up for a self-paced course, you will be able to connect with other learners in an exciting global community.
Total recorded hours: 2
Estimated hours of self-study to complete course: 9
Who this course is for
This course would be a good fit for anyone looking to gain a solid grounding in the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication, as well as those wishing to build a portfolio of design projects for future studies or professional development.
This self-paced course is designed for students aged 16 years and up. To ensure a supportive learning environment, students will be placed into age-appropriate groups for forum access and peer-to-peer support. Grouping will be determined by the date of birth provided at the time of booking.
Key information
Topics covered
- Signs and symbols
- Road signs
- Typography
- Letterform compositions
- Space and layout
- Spatial compositions
Learning outcomes
- Have a broader and deeper understanding of graphic design and visual communication as a practice
- Have improved ability to think creatively and formulate and develop ideas through a range of creative processes
- Have gained a practical understanding of the key principles of visual language, including signs and symbols, typography and spatial compositions
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Magazines or newspapers: 1 or 2 should suffice
- Black Fineliner pen/s
- Pencil/s
- Coloured pen/s
- A steel ruler
- Sharp scissors or a craft knife
- A cutting mat
- White paper
- Black paper: one A2 sheet will be enough
- Sketchbook/s: And / or notebook/s
- A phone for taking photos of your exercises
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses
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