Why Take This Course?
What kind of designer would you say you are? Are you the type who’s done traditional graphic design for years, but never quite made a knowledgeable leap into digital projects OR are you working on UX and website projects but never learned the basics of visual design? Either way, this class will get you where you want to go. You’ll learn the essentials of responsive design, layout, color, typography, and how all the pieces work together. While we can’t teach you everything in just five weeks, we can definitely give you the skills and knowledge to work on digital projects with a greater degree of confidence.

Course Description
Through a combination of instructor-led presentations, class projects, readings and videos, and critiques of weekly assignments, you’ll learn the essentials of visual design and how to apply them to digital projects. We’ll plan on covering these topics and more:

• Best practices in layout and typography, especially for small screens

• Understanding and practicing design and gestalt principles

• Designing for discoverability, scannability, and user success

• The logical and expressive sides of color and imagery

• Key principles and practices of accessible design

• An overview of grid systems and responsive design

• Working with brand guidelines and design systems

• Digital terminology: hex codes, RGB, responsive, SEO and more

Prerequisites and Requirements
None

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