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.
Este curso forma parte de Programa Especializado - Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers
Graphic Elements of Design: Color Theory and Image Formats
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Programa Especializado - Graphic Design Elements for Non-DesignersUniversidad de Colorado en Boulder
Acerca de este Curso
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Qué aprenderás
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.
Habilidades que obtendrás
Color Theoryonline designtextual elementsGraphic DesignPrint Design
Los estudiantes que toman este Course son
- Marketers
- Teachers
- Software Engineers
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
14 horas para completar
Understanding Color Theory
This module will cover color theories, including CMYK, RGB, Pantone and hex colors.
6 videos (Total 26 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
6 videos
Understanding Color Theory2m
Comparing RGB and CMYK Colors7m
Color Terms4m
Pantone Colors5m
Hex Colors4m
1 lecturas
Readings and Videos on Color1h
1 ejercicios de práctica
Module Quiz1h
Semana
24 horas para completar
Classifications of Images and Graphics
This module will review common image and graphic files, including the difference between raster and vector images.
3 videos (Total 15 minutos), 1 lectura, 1 cuestionario
1 lecturas
Readings and Videos on Graphics1h
1 ejercicios de práctica
Module 2 Quiz1h
Semana
34 horas para completar
Combining Images with Type
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.
3 videos (Total 20 minutos), 2 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
2 lecturas
Readings and Videos on Logos1h
Design Process Worksheet1h
Instructores
Lori Poole
InstructorCollege of Media, Communication and Information
Acerca de Universidad de Colorado en Boulder
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Acerca de Programa especializado Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers
In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
If you are curious about the design process, work on a team with designers and need to speak some of their language, or want to empower the creatives on your team to be even better, this specialization is made for you.
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