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Graphic Designing

DESIGN
BEGINNER
42m (9 lessons)
5 Students

A course by Mr Gareth David·Instructor

2modules
9lessons
5students
Certificateof completion
2resources
Lifetimefull access

About This Course

Graphic design is more than just "making things look good." It is the strategic organization of information to achieve a specific function. Whether you are building a brand, designing a website, or creating a social media campaign, this course provides the theoretical foundation and practical skills needed to succeed in the modern design industry.

What You Will Learn

The curriculum is divided into three core pillars:

  • 1. The Visual Elements (The Ingredients): We start by mastering the raw materials of design. You will learn how to use Line to create structure, Color to evoke emotion, Shape to build symbols, Texture to add sensory depth, and Space to create balance and 3D perspective.

  • 2. Design Principles (The Recipe): Once you have the ingredients, you need the rules. You will study Contrast, Hierarchy, Alignment, Balance, and Proximity. These principles teach you how to guide a viewer’s eye and ensure your message is clear and impactful.

  • 3. Professional Application: Theory meets reality. You will apply your knowledge to specific design sectors, including:

    • Branding & Logo Design: Creating unique visual identities.

    • Typography: The art and arrangement of type.

    • Layout Design: Organizing content for magazines and web interfaces.

    • Digital Marketing: Designing high-converting social media assets.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze any piece of design and identify the elements and principles at work.

  2. Translate abstract ideas into tangible visual concepts.

  3. Execute professional-grade layouts that balance artistic expression with practical function.

  4. Critique their own work using industry-standard design vocabulary.

What you'll learn

What is Graphic Design
Lesson 1
Video Lesson
7m

What is Graphic Design

At its core, graphic design is the art of visual communication. It’s about combining images, typography, and color to solve problems or convey a specific message. Whether it’s a logo that makes a brand recognizable or an app interface that feels intuitive, graphic design turns abstract ideas into something we can see and understand.

Graphic Design: The Art of Visual Communication
Lesson 2
Article

Graphic Design: The Art of Visual Communication

Line: Visual element of Graphic Design
Lesson 3
Video Lesson
8m

Line: Visual element of Graphic Design

A line is the most basic and versatile of all visual elements. It is defined as a point moving through space, or the connection between two specific points. In this lesson you'll understand why lines are far from being just a simple stroke, lines are the building blocks used to create structure, direction, and emotion within a composition.

Shape Visual element of Graphic Design Design
Lesson 4
Video Lesson
9m

Shape Visual element of Graphic Design Design

Gemini said In this lesson, students will move beyond simple outlines to explore Shape, the visual element created when a line closes or "encloses" an area. Shape is the literal building block of all graphic compositions, providing the structure and substance for everything from icons to page layouts.

Requirements

  • 1
    Access to Photoshop

Who is this course for?

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Mr Gareth David

I'm a Creative Director with over 15 years of experience in the industry and in my spare time I like to create content for this YouTube channel where I share my design knowledge and experience with aspiring designers.

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Course Info

Last Updated3/27/2026
LanguageEnglish
Levelbeginner
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