Study the core concepts of graphic design and learn how to use professional design software in this free online course. Do you have a passion for manipulating computer graphics? This online course gives you insight into the fundamental principles of graphic design. Using illustrations, we will explore the software that professionals in this field use, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. You will be able to create various designs independently and understand how the numerous tools in each specified design program work.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 187448 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 6-10 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Outline the significance of colour wheels and colour manipulation in graphics design • Order the six stages of the design process • Indicate the main tools used in creating graphics • Distinguish between the various selection tools in Adobe Photoshop • Recall the function of various tools in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator • Summarise the purpose of blends and their effects in graphics design • Identify the functionalities of different menu options in graphics design software • Explain the importance of a design portfolio for designers |
| Course Code | 4979 |

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