Principles of Design
Department of Information and Communications Technology
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
Course Overview
This course is developed as an introduction to the principles of design. Students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design that they will use in making their artworks and will be crucial in the advancement of their skills and career. They will learn how to think in the mindset of a creative and to apply these learnings by creating well executed posters.
What You Will Learn
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- determine the different principles of design
- create designs in photoshop by applying the different types of methods
Course Instructor
Monique Fandagani
Subject Matter Expert
Course Content
Week 1: Emphasis and Balance
7 Videos | 2 Activities
7 Videos
- Welcome to the course!
- Principles of Design
- Emphasis Definition
- Balance Definition
- Examples
- Activity: Book Cover
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 2: Contrast and Repetition
6 Videos | 2 Activities
6 Videos
- Album Cover Art
- Contrast Definition
- Repetition Definition
- Examples
- Activity: Album Cover Art
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 3: Proportions and Movements
6 Videos | 2 Activities
6 Videos
- Video Game Cover
- Proportion Definition
- Movement Definition
- Examples
- Activity: Video Game Art
- Summary
2 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
Week 4: White Space
6 Videos | 3 Activities
6 Videos
- Magazine Cover
- White Space Definition
- Examples
- Activity: Magazine Cover
- Principles of Design
- Key Takeaways
3 Activities
- Recall Activity
- Exit Assessment
- Final Exam