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Graphic Design Theory : Color Theory

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Overview

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Many people want to become designers but don't know the basic fundamentals of design at all.

It can take years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.

but it doesn't have to be like that.

By understanding the foundations of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other fields of study in the graphic design realm, you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.

You have found the perfect course for learning graphic design. It doesn't matter if you have no experience at all, this course was designed to teach you design theory in the most effective means necessary. 

So who can benefit from learning graphic design theory?

The fundamentals of design are useful for a lot of careers, industries, and hobbies. It doesn't matter if it's logo design, web design, social media, user interface design, advertising, product design, printing, or t-shirts. This course will cover ideas that can be used in any niche!

Each section goes into specific detail of the main principle being taught so that you get in-depth knowledge of that theory.

This course will cover:

  • The Basics of Color Theory in Design
  • Seeing the World Through Color
  • Color Mixing and Systems
  • Color for Digital and Print Media
  • Color Selections and Methods
  • Color Harmonies and Meanings
  • Creating a Mood Board with Canva
  • Selecting Color for a New Design
  • Creating a Duotone Effect in Photoshop
  • and much, much more!

Feeling lost?  Don't worry, I am here for you!

As they say, "Come for the course, stay for the community."

Well, that's not the exact phrase, but you get what I mean. :)

So what are you waiting for?!

The time is now to stop procrastinating and begin learning graphic design theory so that you can take full advantage of everything that it has to offer!

Enroll now in this course and get started!

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Color Theory in Design
  • Seeing the World through Color
  • Color Mixing and Systems
  • Color for Digital and Print Media
  • Color Selections and Methods
  • Color Harmonies and Meanings
  • Creating a Mood Board with Canva
  • Selecting Color for a New Design
  • Create a Duotone Effect with Photoshop

Taught by

Jeremy Deighan

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