Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner.
本課程是 Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers 專項課程 專項課程的一部分
Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing
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Appreciate the history and future of typography as an artform.
Compare and contrast the similarities and nuances between the concepts of typography, fonts and text.
Work with the various aspects of spacing type, includingleading, kerning and tracking.
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Color Theoryonline designtextual elementsGraphic DesignPrint Design
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1完成時間為 3 小時
History of Typography
This module will cover the history of typography, baseline basics and the anatomy of a typeface.
4 個視頻 （總計 20 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
4 個視頻
Hieroglyphics to Printing Press to Digital Design6分鐘
Baseline Basics5分鐘
Anatomy of a Typeface6分鐘
1 個閱讀材料
Typographic and Printing Museums1小時
1 個練習
Module 1 Quiz1小時
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2完成時間為 2 小時
Typography, Fonts and Text
This module will cover the two main types of fonts and font pairings and hierarchy.
2 個視頻 （總計 20 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料
1 個閱讀材料
Typographic Readings1小時
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3完成時間為 4 小時
Typography Spacing & Sizing
This module will cover typographical spacing and sizing, as well as the concepts of alignment, leading, tracking and kerning.
4 個視頻 （總計 21 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
1 個閱讀材料
Readings and Videos on Typography1小時
1 個練習
Module 3 Quiz1小時
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4完成時間為 4 小時
Design Programs and User Experience
This module will review using type in various computer design programs. You will also get a chance to practice your skills in designing a brochure or postcard, focusing on the use of type in your design.
3 個視頻 （總計 33 分鐘）, 1 個閱讀材料, 1 個測驗
1 個閱讀材料
Design Process Worksheet1小時
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Lori Poole
InstructorCollege of Media, Communication and Information
關於 科罗拉多大学波德分校
CU-Boulder is a dynamic community of scholars and learners on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country. As one of 34 U.S. public institutions in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), we have a proud tradition of academic excellence, with five Nobel laureates and more than 50 members of prestigious academic academies.
關於 Graphic Design Elements for Non-Designers 專項課程
In this hands-on specialization, you will explore basic graphic design elements, color theory, images, publication design and techniques for creating effective layouts. You will also learn about typography, the creative process, the importance of brainstorming, and how to discuss and critique design in a professional setting. Page layout software and online sites will be used to incorporate and manipulate text, color, photographs and images.
If you are curious about the design process, work on a team with designers and need to speak some of their language, or want to empower the creatives on your team to be even better, this specialization is made for you.
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