Design

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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graphic design, typography, color theory, layout, K-12, creative
24
Lessons
440
Minutes
340
XP Earnable
1
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Course Curriculum

1 Design Principles
4 lessons
Lines, Shapes & Forms
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Understanding Space
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Balance & Contrast
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Design Principles Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
2 Typography
4 lessons
Font Types & Families
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Font Pairing & Hierarchy
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Readability & Accessibility
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Typography Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
3 Color Theory
4 lessons
The Color Wheel
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Color Harmony
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Color Psychology & Palettes
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Color Theory Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
4 Layout & Composition
4 lessons
Grid Systems
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Alignment & White Space
Text/Article 20 min 10 XP
Visual Flow & Focal Points
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Layout & Composition Quiz
Quiz 10 min 15 XP
5 Digital Design Tools
4 lessons
Welcome to the Design Studio
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Exporting & Sharing Your Work
Text/Article 15 min 10 XP
Creating Styled Cards
CSS Design 25 min 20 XP
Layering & Composition
CSS Design 25 min 20 XP
6 Design Projects
4 lessons
Project: Event Poster
Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
Project: Social Media Graphic
Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
Project: Logo Concept
Design Brief 30 min 25 XP
Project: Business Card
Design Brief 30 min 25 XP