Graphic and Visual Design

Graphic and Visual Design is an art of creating visual content to communicate messages. It involves applying visual hierarchy and page layout techniques, designers use typography and pictures to meet users’ specific needs and focus on the logic of displaying elements in interactive designs to optimize the user experience. Coursera's Graphic and Visual Design catalogue teaches you the principles of design, visualization, and composition. You'll learn to select, create, and manipulate graphic elements, understand color theory, typography, and layout design. Hone your skills in visual perception and design language, develop a strong understanding of the design process, and learn to use design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Whether you're an aspiring designer or a professional looking to deepen your understanding, mastering these skills will enable you to convey messages effectively through visual representation.
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Logo Design, Design Software, Creative Design, Photo Editing, Color Theory, Photography, Adobe InDesign, Image Quality, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Branding, Art History, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Generative AI, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Productivity Software, Digital Design, File Management, Collaborative Software, Branding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    335 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Business Writing, Branding, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Competitive Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Photo Editing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Image Quality

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    142 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Branding, Marketing Design, Design, Social Media Content, Scheduling, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Typography, Prototyping, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Experience Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, User Interface (UI) Design, Animations, Collaborative Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, Mobile Development, Design Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Infographics, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Data Presentation, Concision, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    12K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Video Editing, Videography, Video Production, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Editing, Photography, Media Production, Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Storytelling, Creative Design, Content Creation, Color Theory, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Personal Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Presentations, Typography, Graphic Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design, Branding, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, System Configuration, Brainstorming, Intellectual Property, Graphic and Visual Design, Strategic Thinking, Legal Risk, Adobe Photoshop

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Xbox

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Logo Design, Typography, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Adobe Illustrator, Design Reviews, Wireframing, Usability, Graphic and Visual Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Adobe Photoshop, User Experience, Graphic Design, User Centered Design, Photo Editing, Peer Review, Game Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    67 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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