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About the Course

In this course, critique is defined as a detailed, objective analysis of a work of graphic design and its effectiveness. Critique is an integral part of
the making process for designers: it’s not just how we determine if a work of design is or is not successful, it’s how we move our work forward.
Critique is also where other voices and opinions can be brought into the design process. This course will introduce a lexicon (or vocabulary) in
order for you to demonstrate clearer and more considered ways of talking about graphic design in the context of critique. Through this lexicon
and a provided Critique Framework, we will model and then practice objectively describing how well a work of design function...
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Top reviews

DO

May 19, 2022

It was well structured and every video, quiz and peer review helped the concepts and teachings really sink in. With that being said, I'm definitely going to take the course again and again and again

DT

Jul 10, 2020

With this course, I've learned to critique 'design work' in a meaningful framework. The course was informative and clear. The examples and explanations are helpful. Thank you for this course.

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By Andrea B

May 15, 2020

This course helped me understand the complexity of design and how to give an objective feedback.

By GARAH A

Aug 26, 2020

great course and true explorative course. an exodus to the world of form and meaning in design

By Amanda E

Jun 30, 2020

learned about poster composition and it has inspired me to use this information in the future!

By Siddharth M

Apr 22, 2020

Very well designed course regarding the lexicons and vocabulary used in the design industry.

By Lucy M

Sep 23, 2023

This course can assist in gaining a better understanding of the form and meaning in design.

By Sivapriya

Oct 25, 2023

I can well understand the concept with the proper examples used by the lectures. Thank you

By Elga L N d C

Sep 8, 2020

Great to understand about visual hierarchy and to develop skills to critique visual works.

By Saksham J

Jun 14, 2021

Really enjoyed doing the course and learning about design and how things are criticized.

By Elis H

Jun 5, 2020

I loved the course, very clear, objective and content with great practical references.

By Luiza A

Feb 11, 2021

Excelente curso, indico a todos interessados em Design Gráfico e Linguagens visuais.

By Colin I

Oct 2, 2024

Fantastic follow-up to Graphic Design course series at CalArts. Highly recommended!

By Simona J T

Jun 26, 2020

Great course with very useful vocabulary. I loved the examples from actual Designs.

By Katherine S

Apr 27, 2020

A very smooth and clear course that is making you think instead of just memorizing.

By Juairiah

Feb 11, 2025

Sangat baik, membuka wawasan saya tentang kritik dan saran sebagai sesama desainer

By sunny w

Jun 22, 2020

Really usefull course. I really like way of teaching and course stuff. Thank you.

By Salman K B

May 25, 2020

I learned a lot through this MOOC. A very nice course and strongly recommended.

By Ray M S

May 21, 2020

I love it because we learn how to read the design as non-verbal communication.

By Andrés M

Apr 29, 2020

Very good content and clarity. Excellent for anyone who is in graphic design.

By Trupti B

Apr 7, 2020

Crisp and clear course for improving on vocabulary and design critique style.

By Shivali M M

Mar 28, 2020

very useful in developing my lexicons and understanding how to review a work.

By Reem M

Sep 9, 2020

Interesting how design critique is met in the dynamics of visual composition

By Kaiquan M

Jun 21, 2020

Really interesting course on how to interpret, understand and critique arts!

By SERGIO C E

Nov 26, 2021

Very good course! Congratulations to Yasmin Khan Gibson y a Randy Nakamura

By Jessica T

Jul 28, 2020

I enjoyed taking the course and feel that I learned a lot. Thank you!I

By Bulle

Nov 17, 2022

very interesting, we learn to be attentive. It's like a sign language