Graphic Design - An Overview of the Field (Udemy.com)
A survey course that explore nine graphic design specialties
Created by: Mason G
Last updated March 2019
What you will learn
- Learn that good design is often concept driven
- Understand why some design mediums need to communicate more quickly than others
- Learn the thinking behind great graphic design and get a birds eye view of the entire field
How it compares
Against the other 413 rated Udemy courses in Graphic Design on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.2 out of 5higher than 13% of them
- Reviews2,665#17 of 414 by number of reviews
- Length0.9 hoursshorter than 93% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2019earlier than 89% of them
Course Description
This is a survey course, I do not go into specifics about HOW the work is created, rather we'll explore WHY the work is good, the thinking that went into it, and any other anecdotes I may have about each field.
I cover nine graphic design specialties. They are: logos, packaging, posters, book covers, motion graphics, websites, annual reports, environmental graphics, and editorial design.
Enjoy!
Instructor Details
- 4.2 Rating
2,665 Reviews
Mason G
Mason is a freelance graphic designer who has spent the past ten years working at such companies as TBWA/CHIAT/DAY, Deutsche, DNA Studio, Phenomenon, and many others. He specializes in interactive but he loves all aspects of design.
He's also interested in the ways people learn. He strives to make his material as clear and concise as possible.
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Reviews
By Connell HagansII on 5/18/2019
Very entertaining and to the point. Would love it even more if it was possible to go more in depth or a follow along tutorial to give us an idea of how the design process might go.
By Ednei Rodrigues Rocha on 6/22/2018
O curso explica itens aplicáveis em diversas frentes do UI, porem poderia ser exploratório com exemplos e sugestão de ferramentas.
By ST Pan on 7/31/2017
Clear, concise, gets straight to the point, wonderful examples in the resources section (though some links or brands are outdated by this year; some got shut down or others have newer content to overwrite previous examples). Overall a great introduction and eyeopener for the graphic design initiate.
By Angela Alvarez on 7/31/2017
This course is very good. I think it is a great teaser not only because of the content it presents, but also how it presents such content, as the information is given in a very light and enjoyable way. I'd love for the professor to add a little bit more meat to the course or create more courses because the lessons really spoke my curiosity.
By Yvette Marrier d'Unienville on 3/6/2017
Good, imformative content. Only downside is i'm put off by watching the author's face 50% of the time. It's uncomfortable staring at someone talk whilst waiting for the visuals. I'd suggest the narrations typed on a page instead or some other visual instead of a head shot.
By Wendy Gregory on 12/9/2016
I like the example choices and I think the course does a great job illustrating why a design is considered 'good' and it also gives a few ideas as to how to improve your own design. I also liked that extra resources were provided at the end. I think I would like to see a course on making designs too!
By Angella Meanix on 11/26/2016
So far so good. It's a good reminder of graphic design principles (overview) and the stream of examples is inspiring and shows how we keep generating great ideas despite there being a thousand great ideas already out there. I like the "attention rule" piece best and will refer to this.
By Ina W on 11/21/2016
The instructor did an excellent job of providing an overview of the main categories of graphic design. I found the course to be a good introduction to the field. In addition, I like the fact the instructor provides additional resources, so I can continue to learn. This is a great course!
By Bre King on 11/21/2016
This is extremely helpful information. I love how the instructor breaks down the basics of graphic design based on the types of media and projects. The examples are helpful in showing the art and what does and does not work. I also find the links to other resources helpful. I feel as though I am learning so much in such a short amount of time.
By Daniel Avery on 4/25/2016
2016 original review: This course is a really good at throwing you into graphic design whether you're just starting or getting back into it (like me), but beware of some of the visuals shown. The presentation works best when sped up as much as possible. Thanks for the course! Also, I looked at your blog and it's great so far! 2019 UPDATE: I took the quiz on design that he mentions in the new first video, and this was quite helpful in helping me realize what area of design to focus on.
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Overall Score : 84 / 100






