Graphic Design Fundamentals
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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Course Content
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Design Principles
4 lessons
Lines, Shapes & Forms
+10 XP
Understanding Space
+10 XP
Balance & Contrast
+10 XP
Design Principles Quiz
+15 XP
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Typography
4 lessons
Font Types & Families
+10 XP
Font Pairing & Hierarchy
+10 XP
Readability & Accessibility
+10 XP
Typography Quiz
+15 XP
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Color Theory
4 lessons
The Color Wheel
+10 XP
Color Harmony
+10 XP
Color Psychology & Palettes
+10 XP
Color Theory Quiz
+15 XP
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Layout & Composition
4 lessons
Grid Systems
+10 XP
Alignment & White Space
+10 XP
Visual Flow & Focal Points
+10 XP
Layout & Composition Quiz
+15 XP
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Digital Design Tools
4 lessons
Welcome to the Design Studio
+10 XP
Exporting & Sharing Your Work
+10 XP
Creating Styled Cards
+20 XP
Layering & Composition
+20 XP
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Design Projects
4 lessons
Project: Event Poster
+25 XP
Project: Social Media Graphic
+25 XP
Project: Logo Concept
+25 XP
Project: Business Card
+25 XP