This course is designed to accompany the textbook:

Design Basics Index by Jim Krause

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Each unit contains:

• Lesson slides (with link to Google Drive originals)
• Worksheet (with answer key)
• Quiz (with answer key)
• Exercises and assignments

UNIT 1: Composition

Lesson 0: The Tools and Types

Topics- pixels, screen coordinates, resolution, bitmaps, vectors, compression, jpg/png/gif/svg/xcf/ai/psd, using Gimp and Inkscape - free graphics and vector editors, and sketchbooks/pens/pencils.

Lesson 1: Placement and Divisions

Topics- points, space, principle of unequal spacing, visual vocabulary, visual agreement, line placement, perceived lines, horizon placement, multiple lines, grid, dynamic spacing, static spacing, the golden section and golden ratio, dimensions and folds

Lesson 2: Grouping

Topics-simple associations, visual and thematic associations, grouping makeover, disconnect

Lesson 3: Harmony

Topics-repetition, visual echo, thematic reference

Lesson 4: Emphasis

Topics-visual hierarchy, relativity, size relationships, decisive presentation, dimension, color and value accent, softening contrast

Lesson 5: Alignment

Lesson 6: Flow AND UNIT TEST

UNIT 2: Components

Lesson 7: Shape Workshop [coming soon]

Lesson 8: Icons [coming soon]

Lesson 9: Supporting Elements [coming soon]

Lesson 10: Using Images [coming soon]

Lesson 11: Color [coming soon]

Lesson 12: Typography [coming soon]

UNIT 3: Concept

Lesson 13: Conveyance [coming soon]

Lesson 14: Theme [coming soon]

Lesson 15: The Creative Process [coming soon]

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