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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 functions based on specific, clearly articulated criteria. By refining this skill, you will enhance your ability to communicate about design with peers, colleagues, and clients. This course is essential to anyone looking to develop and refine a critical vocabulary around talking about art and design, such as: - practicing graphic designers at all levels - future and current students of art or design programs - teachers teaching visual art, design, or related subjects - any stakeholder in a design project that needs to communicate effectively with designers on their team. This course is recommended to learners enrolled in either the Graphic Design Specialization or UI/UX Design Specialization on Coursera to further develop their skills in graphic design. You may take this course before, during, or after completing either Specialization. Note this is not an art appreciation course for a general audience. While no prior experience is required to begin, the knowledge and skills taught in this course is useful only if you have some relationship to design in a professional context, i.e., practicing, studying, or teaching design, or working directly with designers. No specific software or tools are required to complete this course....

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

JB

May 6, 2020

A very thorough journey toward the very core of visual communication. It gives you the vocabulary and criteria to embark on an effective and objective design critique.

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By Oscar F

Nov 17, 2020

Really enjoyed.

By TRIP S (

Apr 26, 2020

Really helpful

By MD A R A

Aug 15, 2020

Excellent !!!

By Peter O

Aug 9, 2023

SATISFACTORY

By Vinka A

Aug 2, 2021

Thats great!

By Lobarkhon M

Jul 22, 2020

It was GREAT

By sahej k

Apr 8, 2020

Very helpful

By Rolip S

May 22, 2020

Insightfull

By Devara. U

Jan 22, 2022

excellent

By Hobab G

Oct 11, 2024

very good

By Agrippin P K

Nov 15, 2020

Thank you

By Naren P

Aug 15, 2020

top notch

By Shahd B

Jun 29, 2024

Perfect!

By Ravulapalli A S C

Jun 28, 2020

soo good

By Ionela V A

Dec 1, 2022

Amazing

By Ujjwal S

Jun 2, 2020

Awesome

By Rajpot R

Sep 23, 2024

great

By Youmna R

Aug 5, 2024

رائعه

By Amani

Jul 5, 2022

great

By Закиров Д

Aug 6, 2024

GOOD

By Erick O Z

Mar 24, 2021

Good

By AMAN M

Aug 20, 2021

5

By Yan N T

May 17, 2020

Great course, with distilled content and very interesting case studies. I particularly appreciated the instructors' efforts in choosing a range of case studies and going through them in great detail, which helped to put many of the taught concepts into context. However, this course would be more suitable for those with some background in design, instead of complete beginners, as a general knowledge of art styles, visual languages and the nuances of design is still needed to keep up with the assignments.

By Karin K

Oct 20, 2020

Overall an excellent course. If I may suggest one improvement... when asking questions about a graphic design work presented inside a module, please ensure that the image is/remains accessible in the reply frame for reference even as a background image. Having to hit the backspace to return to it in order to inspect it and then try to find my place in the video again to answer the question is awkward.

By Jason T F

May 2, 2020

The course provides great insights into developing a focused and informed analysis for reviewing design. As a designer, it generates clarity on how to create good design. As a stakeholder in the design process or consumer of the final output, the course has outlined a critique structure to better understand design work and provide feedback accordingly.