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    • California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Imagemaking

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Photo Editing, Photography, Peer Review, Aesthetics, Design Research, Storytelling, Creativity, Design Elements And Principles, Design Strategies, Digital Publishing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Michigan State University

      Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Adobe Illustrator, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Mapping, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphical Tools, Storytelling, Color Theory

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      955 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • California Institute of the Arts

      Introduction to Typography

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic Design, Creative Design, Adobe InDesign, Design, Visual Design, Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      The University of Tokyo

      Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Language Learning, Literacy, Engineering Documentation, Science and Research, Engineering, New Product Development, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • University of Michigan

      Introduction to 3D Modeling

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Mechanical Design, Architectural Design, Virtual Environment, Creativity

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats

      Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Color Matching, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      573 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Project Network

      Create an Infographic in Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      194 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, User Research, Interactive Design, UI Components, User Centered Design, Mockups, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Thinking, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Politecnico di Milano

      Fundamentals of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Business Process Management, Business Process, Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Organizational Structure, Decision Making, Game Theory, Operational Efficiency, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      184 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New

      Xbox

      Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Usability, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience, User Centered Design, Web Design, Human Centered Design, Prototyping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Color Theory, Editing, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Elements of Design: Design Principles and Software Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Visual Design, Typography, Adobe InDesign, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      982 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular illustration courses

    • Introduction to Imagemaking: California Institute of the Arts
    • Design and Make Infographics (Project-Centered Course): Michigan State University
    • Introduction to Typography: California Institute of the Arts
    • Let’s Read! Learning Japanese through Science & Technology-2: The University of Tokyo
    • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
    • Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create an Infographic in Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • User Interface Design: Principles, Prototyping, Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Fundamentals of Organization: Politecnico di Milano
    • Interaction Design and UX/UI Principles: Xbox

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Illustration

    An illustration is an artful creation and visual explanation of words, concepts, or ideas, that is used to amplify the graphic look and feel of a published article, landing page, or goods and products. Illustrations can be used as visual hooks on posters, cereal boxes, printed materials like brochures and flyers, magazines, video games, and films. Illustrations are the drawings you find to make websites and apps more user-friendly, including emojis.

    Illustration is both the creation of and result of visual imagery that is used online to add graphic context to words and stories on the internet. In web articles, an illustration will attempt to add color to an essential element of the article. An illustration is typically created by an illustrator or increasingly, a graphic designer.‎

    Learning how to draw and create illustrations is a creative tool that can help you open up your imagination and creativity in both your personal and professional lives. Illustration is also useful as a skill in many professions.

    Learning how to illustrate also helps to open up the power of the right side of the brain, which is the creative side. This can help balance your logical, intuitive left-brain thinking capabilities. You can also advance your insights of illustration into online multimedia concepts.‎

    Among the typical careers for someone who is good at illustration can be a professional illustrator, a medical illustrator, a graphic designer, a creative web director, and similar roles that emphasize creativity and visual acuity. Illustrators can find work with publishing companies, web content agencies, and advertising agencies. Illustrators who work in digital medium can take on projects on a freelance basis for a wide array of clients.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera about illustration can open up your talent base to understanding software programs like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and other leading software tools used in major companies today. When you take online courses, you can also gain an understanding of the history and evolution of type fonts, graphics, and use of color and space on both digital and print projects.‎

    Online Illustration courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Illustration skills. Choose from a wide range of Illustration courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Illustration, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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