Graphic design projects can be delivered in either a printed format or a digital format, or both. This course will look at how to work with creative professionals to get the ideal usage out of a design to use in print medium such as logos, brochures and larger printed projects that will also carry over as seamlessly as possible into the digital realm of websites and social media. We will also cover the user experience and how to keep the end result in mind when working on creative endeavors.
Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
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Print and Digital Elements of Design: Branding and User Experience
This course is part of Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
Instructor: Lori Poole
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9 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Relate how to best work with graphic designers, printers and web designers.
Explore the printing elements of graphic design.
Examine the online elements of graphic design.
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Taught in English
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module will build on textual and color elements, as well as tips on fixing design issues.
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This module will cover printing terms and paper options, as well as print-specific features in computer design programs.
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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
This module will look at online elements of graphic design such as designing for online mediums and converting image sizes for use on websites.
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