Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
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Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
This course is part of Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers Specialization
Instructor: Lori Poole
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What you'll learn
Discriminate between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options.
Categorize the various kind of image files and understand their usages.
Recognize the ideal (and less than ideal) combination of graphics and text in logo design.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Examining and exploring the various types of images and graphic elements will be the focus of this course. We will start with color theory to distinguish between CMYK, Pantone and RGB color options and their usages. Then we will review the various types of images used in both print and digital design projects. Finally we will look at logo designs to determine what makes for the best images and graphic elements for corporate branding and imaging.
This module will cover color theories, including CMYK, RGB, Pantone and hex colors.
What's included
6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
6 videos•Total 26 minutes
- Course Introduction•2 minutes
- Understanding Color Theory•2 minutes
- Comparing RGB and CMYK Colors•8 minutes
- Color Terms•5 minutes
- Pantone Colors•5 minutes
- Hex Colors•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 66 minutes
- Course Updates and Accessibility Support•1 minute
- Course Expectations•5 minutes
- Readings and Videos on Color•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
- Module Quiz•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
- Use of Colors in Designs•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 30 minutes
- Module Review•30 minutes
This module will review common image and graphic files, including the difference between raster and vector images.
What's included
3 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt1 plugin
3 videos•Total 15 minutes
- Images and Graphic Files Overview•2 minutes
- Bitmap/Raster Images•5 minutes
- Vector Images•9 minutes
1 reading•Total 60 minutes
- Readings and Videos on Graphics•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 60 minutes
- Module 2 Quiz•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 60 minutes
- Discussion on Logo Design•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 30 minutes
- Module 2 Review•30 minutes
This module will cover how to convert image colors and ways to find images online. You will get to use skills learned in designing a color advertisement.
What's included
3 videos2 readings1 peer review
3 videos•Total 20 minutes
- Overview of Assignment and Peer Reviewing•4 minutes
- Converting Colors in Photoshop•8 minutes
- Google Images•8 minutes
2 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Readings and Videos on Logos•60 minutes
- Design Process Worksheet•60 minutes
1 peer review•Total 120 minutes
- Design Your Own Advertisement•120 minutes
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Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
I really like the instructor. Her way of teaching is absolutely remarkable. The course was also really helpful.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2020
This course is really good for beginners like me. All the topics are clearly explained and I feel like I've learned a lot. Thank you very much to Dr. Poole and all the team behind this great course.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
It was a fun experience and i leaned about how an image can be with dots or lines and so much more
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