Graphic Design Courses

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Coursera: Graphic Design Specialization

Offered by the California Institute of the Arts, this comprehensive program covers fundamental skills needed to be a graphic designer, including visual communication through image-making and typography. The course also includes a capstone project to add to your professional portfolio.

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Canva Design School: Graphic Design Basics

This free course provides a solid foundation in graphic design, covering topics like color theory, typography, and layout. It's designed for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in graphic design and teaches how to apply design principles in real-world projects.

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Alison: Diploma in Graphic Design

This course explores graphic design and the design process, delving into design elements such as lines, shapes, forms, and textures, as well as principles like composition, balance, contrast, and hierarchy. Ideal for those interested in learning graphic design in general.

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Skillshare: Graphic Design Basics

Taught by designers Ellen Lupton and Jennifer Cole Phillips, this course covers the five core principles of design with examples and demonstrations that can be applied directly to your projects. Perfect for beginners.

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Envato Tuts+: Adobe Illustrator for Beginners

This free tutorial is perfect for beginners to quickly learn the basics of graphic designing using Adobe Illustrator. It covers everything from installation and setup to creating patterns, drawings, logos, and illustrations.

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