Graphic design learning

Graphic Design Learning

A project-based graphic design course for learning visual communication, layout, color, typography, brand systems, production, critique, and professional presentation.

From first principles to portfolio-ready campaign systems.

Move through four levels of project-based lessons covering visual communication, layout, typography, color, brand systems, production, critique, and professional presentation.

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Course research sources

• OpenAI Image Generation
• OpenAI GPT Image Prompting Guide
• AIGA/NASAD Graphic Design Study Guidance
• Cooper Hewitt Learning Resources
• Canva Visual Hierarchy
• NN/g Visual Design Principles

• Introduction

  Build the design vocabulary: message, visual elements, perception, hierarchy, color, and type.

• Beginner

  Turn principles into usable layouts with grids, type scale, spacing, crops, color contrast, and poster formats.

• Intermediate

  Move from single layouts into brand kits, moodboards, editorial pages, campaigns, digital systems, and exports.

• Professional

  Practice client discovery, art direction, advanced grids, professional type, prepress, critique, and portfolio storytelling.