Path title:

Graphic Design Basics

Created 2 years ago and Updated 2 years ago

Objectives:

In this path you'll learn about Graphic Design basics, Graphic Design Software, Design Principles, Typography, Color Theory, Layout and Composition and printing.

7 Steps

for beginner

Free

1 watching

6 reading

+ 14

		#	Type	Title	Creator	Platform	Duration
		1		Free Beginning Graphic Design Tutorial at GCFGlobal	GCFglobal	gcfglobal.org	1h
	What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn the basics of graphic design.
		2		5 Graphic Design Software Options for Beginners	The Art Institutes	artinstitutes.edu	10m
	What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different software programs used in graphic design. You will learn about the features of each program, and how to use them to create your own designs.
		3		The Principles of Design and Their Importance \| Toptal	Cameron Chapman	toptal.com	9m
	What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different principles of design. You will learn about balance, contrast, hierarchy, and unity, and how to use them to create your own designs.
		4		What Is Typography? Why Is It Important For Graphic Designers?	Anne Carton	designhill.com	15m
	What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different aspects of typography. You will learn about typefaces, fonts, and how to use them to create your own designs.
	5		Color Theory: Brief Guide For Designers	Alina Arhipova	tubikstudio.com	30m
What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different aspects of color theory. You will learn about the color wheel, color schemes, and how to use color to create your own designs.
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What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different aspects of layout and composition. You will learn about the rule of thirds, leading, and whitespace, and how to use them to create your own designs.
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What you'll learn in this step: In this step, you will learn about the different aspects of print in graphic design. You will learn about the different techniques, and how to use them to print your own designs.

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Curated by:

Bonnie Testa

Graphic Designer

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