Build visual communication skills and create logos, posters, brand identities and social media graphics.
LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
Welcome to Graphic Design
Build visual communication skills and create logos, posters, brand identities and social media graphics. Work through the lessons in order, complete each practical task and keep your project files organised. Mark lessons as complete as you progress.
Lesson 01: Introduction to Graphic Design
Understand visual communication, design roles and the creative process.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of introduction to graphic design, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 02: Design Principles
Use balance, contrast, hierarchy, alignment, repetition and proximity.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of design principles, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 03: Colour Theory
Build colour palettes and use colour to communicate mood and meaning.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of colour theory, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 04: Typography
Choose typefaces, establish readable type scales and create visual hierarchy.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of typography, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 05: Layout and Composition
Organise text and images using grids, spacing and alignment.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of layout and composition, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 06: Logo and Brand Identity
Create a simple logo concept and a consistent visual identity.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of logo and brand identity, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 07: Posters and Social Media Design
Prepare designs for print and digital platforms with the correct dimensions.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of posters and social media design, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
Lesson 08: Portfolio Project
Create a coordinated mini-brand pack and present your design decisions.
In this lesson, you will learn the core concepts of portfolio project, see examples and practise the techniques in a small project. Focus on understanding the purpose of each tool and how to apply it consistently.
Key topics
Core concepts and terminology
Tools and workflow
Practical examples
Common mistakes and quality checks
Practical task: Create a small practice example and save your work in a course folder. Explain what you learned and what you would improve.
