Graphic Design Principles Short Course

About this course

The course examines the core components used in graphic design projects, including typography, colour, form, grids and structure. Learners explore these principles through practical exercises and create their own design work, building a small portfolio during the course. Teaching is available online or on campus. Some exercises use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, with the course covering their basic features.

What you'll learn

• Apply foundational graphic design principles involving typography, colour, form, grids and structure.
• Explore how core design components contribute to a graphic design project.
• Use basic features of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop in selected exercises.
• Produce a small portfolio of original graphic design work.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and does not require previous graphic design experience. A basic understanding of Adobe programs is described as ideal, particularly because some exercises use InDesign and Photoshop. Participation involves completing practical exercises and producing individual design work.

• No previous graphic design experience is necessary.
• A basic understanding of Adobe programs may help learners engage with the software-based exercises.
• Available in both online and on-campus formats.

Before you go

• A basic understanding of Adobe programs, including InDesign and Photoshop, is described as ideal preparation.