Fundamentals of Graphic Design, Typography & Color Theory (Udemy.com)
Learn Design Principles, Color Theory, Design History, Typography Terms, Using Types and much more!
Created by: Artisto Picasso
Last updated April 2022
What you will learn
- You will have intermediate to expert level knowledge of graphic design theory that you will immediately be able to apply to your career, job or company.
- You will learn all the types of visual design.
- You will learn about the In-house setting, Agency setting and Freelance setting.
- You will learn all the design principles like contrast, balance, emphasis and Hierarchy etc. with live examples.
- You will achieve the experience and knowledge to take graphic design fundamentals and apply them in your everyday life.
- You will learn color theory and how it applies to the world around us, from products and art to branding and advertising.
- You will learn about the RGB : The Additive Color Mixing Model and CMYK: The Subtractive Color Mixing Model.
- You will learn about colorwheel, complimentary, monochromatic, warm and cool colors.
How it compares
Against the other 413 rated Udemy courses in Graphic Design on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.1 out of 5higher than 6% of them
- Reviews103#305 of 414 by number of reviews
- Length4.5 hoursshorter than 53% of them
- Last updatedApril 2022earlier than 75% of them
Course Description
Learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design, Typography and Color Theory in this course
Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.
It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works but it doesn't have to be like that.
By understanding the fundamentals of graphic design, typography and color theory you can propel yourself from beginner to professional very effortlessly.
You have found the right course to begin your graphic design career and It doesn't matter if you have no experience at all, this course was designed to teach you all in one place in the most effective means necessary.
With over 4.5+ hours of video with live examples, this course is JAM PACKED with information to help you learn the design principles, typography, color theory and design history.
The videos build on one another so that as you work through this course, you will understand more and more!
The fundamentals of design are useful for a lot of careers, industries, and hobbies. This course will cover ideas that can be used in any niche!
Each section goes into specific detail of all the principles, typography terms and color theory so that you get in-depth knowledge about it.
We designed this course to be gentle enough for new comers to design but detailed enough for everyone to get a TON out of this course.
This course have accompanying external resources and games to help you improve your skills beyond the lectures. The best way to learn the fundamentals, typography and color theory is to practice it in a real world setting, with real text provided to you by a business. It is difficult to recreate that situation in a course or school setting, but if you understand all these rules and you apply them to your designs then I have no doubt that your work will be great.
Skills you'll gain from this course:
The Basics of Graphic Design
Design Principles
Color Theory
History of Design
Design Tools
Understand typography fundamentals
Apply typographic principles to digital and print media
Learn the history of typography and its accompanying industry vocabulary
Be able to speak to other designers about typography using language they'll understand
Learn how typography is visually perceived
Confidently choose and pair typefaces so that they are attractive and readable
Other great stuff you might want to know..
Not only will you get over 4.5+ hours of video content but also work-files to help you practice.
So what are you waiting for?!
The time is now to stop procrastinating and begin learning so that you can take full advantage of everything that it has to offer!
Enroll now in this course and get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.1 Rating
103 Reviews
Artisto Picasso
Artisto Picasso is an e-learning company that teach Graphic Designing and determined to share the knowledge with the world - we are a team of experts at the intersection of the tech and creative spaces.
We’re driven by a singular passion and purpose: to help learners find the right Graphic designing course to succeed and thrive.
Artisto Picasso is passionate about finding new materials to provide the Graphic designers and learners the necessary tools and resources they need to make their design look flawless and grow their skills. Our work is never done.
Artisto Picasso is a company built on the things we believe in — impact, trust, care, simplicity, and a healthy dose of hard work. These values guide who we are and how we work.
Happy learning.
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Reviews
By Doğa Tansel on 8/1/2024
The instructor is difficult to understand at times.
By Emma Raymond on 9/4/2023
I am really struggling to understand the presenter. Have tried captions and transcript but as they are autogenerated, they are also not very clear.
By Linda on 5/17/2023
So far it's a bit of a let down- I know its fundamentals but not very helpful explaining the difference between freelancing and inhouse design... really?
By Suki Frisch on 10/28/2022
I think the course has good information, but it is missing exercises. It would also be helpful to go a bit more in depth. Finally a section on font matching would be great.
By Léonie Marcus on 6/8/2022
This course is very thorough and detailed. An essential course for anyone who is to start a career in graphic design. Bon travail.
By Deepu S on 5/17/2022
Concepts explained clearly. My take away is, Fundamental is must learn before the tools. Design principles and colour theory is must learn concepts.
By Vathan joseph on 5/15/2022
Great course for complete beginners. Have no idea how to start with graphic design, now I'm pretty clear. Thanks Artisto Picasso.
By Resh emman on 5/15/2022
Never thought I will find color theory explained in such a detailed yet simple manner. Thanks for this, keep doing the great work!!
By Arvind Singh on 5/14/2022
Amazing Course. Colour theory & design History is really interesting. Now feeling proud of knowing every fundamental of graphic design and typography.
By Vinitus Vijayan on 4/25/2022
I was looking to start my career as a graphic designer and glad to find all the fundamentals, typography and color theory in a single course. I wish I was here sooner. Really helpful and engaging course.
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Overall Score : 82 / 100







