Beginner Design

Graphic Design Fundamentals

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play_lesson 24 lessons
schedule 440 min
bolt 340 XP
group 1 enrolled

About This Course

Discover the building blocks of graphic design in this hands-on course built for K-12 students. You will explore design principles, typography, color theory, layout techniques, and digital tools while creating real projects like posters, social media graphics, logos, and business cards. Every lesson is packed with visual examples and interactive exercises so you learn by doing, not just reading.
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Curriculum

1

Design Principles

Learn the foundational elements and principles that every designer uses to create visually appealing work. We will cover line, shape, form, space, balance, and contrast.

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Lines, Shapes & Forms Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Understanding Space Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Balance & Contrast Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
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Design Principles Quiz Quiz 10 min 15 XP
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Typography

Explore the art and craft of type. Learn about font categories, how to pair fonts, create visual hierarchy with text, and ensure your designs are easy to read.

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Font Types & Families Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Font Pairing & Hierarchy Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
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Readability & Accessibility Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Typography Quiz Quiz 10 min 15 XP
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Color Theory

Dive into the science and art of color. Understand the color wheel, harmony rules, the psychology behind color choices, and how to build professional palettes.

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The Color Wheel Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Color Harmony Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
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Color Psychology & Palettes Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Color Theory Quiz Quiz 10 min 15 XP
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Layout & Composition

Master the techniques that organize visual elements on a page. Learn about grid systems, alignment, strategic use of white space, and how to guide the viewer's eye through a design.

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Grid Systems Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Alignment & White Space Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
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Visual Flow & Focal Points Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Layout & Composition Quiz Quiz 10 min 15 XP
5

Digital Design Tools

Get hands-on with our built-in Design Studio. Learn how the workspace is organized, practice creating shapes and styling elements with CSS, work with layering, and export your creations.

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Welcome to the Design Studio Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Exporting & Sharing Your Work Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
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Creating Styled Cards CSS Design 25 min 20 XP
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Layering & Composition CSS Design 25 min 20 XP
6

Design Projects

Apply everything you have learned by completing four real-world design projects. You will create a poster, a social media graphic, a logo concept, and a business card, each with a detailed design brief.

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Project: Event Poster Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
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Project: Social Media Graphic Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
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Project: Logo Concept Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
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Project: Business Card Design Brief 30 min 25 XP