Learner Reviews & Feedback for Fundamentals of Graphic Design by California Institute of the Arts
About the Course
content in both the digital world and the printed world. As graphic design becomes more visible and prevalent in our lives, graphic design as a
practice becomes more important in our culture. Through visual examples, this course will teach you the fundamental principles of graphic
design: imagemaking, typography, composition, working with color and shape... foundational skills that are common in all areas of graphic
design practice. I don't just want you to watch a video of someone talking about design, I want you to MAKE design! If you wa...
Top reviews
EC
Feb 2, 2018
Great opportunity to practice. Encouraged to make. First time using vector design program Abode Illustrator. Was hard to listen to all Contrast Section. It would be great if there was more diversity.
GA
Aug 21, 2018
Very interesting, I liked the format. Easy to follow, nice excercises. It's actually good to cover the basics of design, even if you are not an absolute beginner, and especially if you are self taught
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By Klaudia W
•Mar 16, 2021
Thank you for this course. It was an amazing time. So many new things. Thank you.
By Elisabeth C
•Aug 20, 2020
Great course covering the fundamentals - great assignments that get you thinking.
By PRASHANT S Y
•Aug 2, 2020
Learned new concepts and procedures of converting or creating fantastic graphics.
By Andrea R Á P
•Jul 29, 2020
Very nice course. It teaches you basic concepts and the exercises are very fun :)
By Shatarupa D
•Jul 6, 2020
The examples in the videos are really educative and helps learn more practically.
By MARIA D L P O M
•Jun 14, 2020
Excellent introduction to graphic design. It is a short course but very complete.
By Bisher A
•Jun 2, 2020
I'm very glad I did this course, and I was thoroughly engrossed in the exercises.
By Noelia T G
•May 9, 2020
it's a perfect course to start with design studies, complete and well sintetized.
By Giovanny V
•Aug 25, 2019
Great introduction to graphic design... well explained, clear concise instruction
By Dominic R
•Nov 26, 2018
Clear descriptions. Course starts with the basics and expands in a logical manner
By ana s
•Oct 30, 2018
its wonderful. learners also get practical knowledge to use their graphic skills
By Andrew K K
•May 10, 2018
I am really enjoying the course and am hoping more to come from this institution.
By Olena T
•Jun 5, 2017
The course is quite subtle, but still very informative if you are a newbie to GD!
By Luke S
•Oct 11, 2016
Excellent and well guided introduction to Graphic Design principles and thinking.
By Tomas M
•Jan 11, 2016
I loved all themes of this course. Learned a lot and made my bases in art bigger.
By S. M
•Feb 14, 2025
Very interesting subject that opens the mind to new ways of seeing and creating.
By GUEDRIA M
•Aug 22, 2023
Excellent cours !! j'ai pu apprendre énormément de choses et avancer sereinement
By Anh P
•Jul 18, 2023
The course is very well explained and easy to understand. Peer-review was great.
By Megan M
•Jun 27, 2023
Good course to learn the basics or brush up on your knowledge of graphic design.
By Teodora D
•Jan 28, 2023
I really like the course. I learned so much for graphic design from this course.
By Abdullah M
•Dec 16, 2022
I have gained quite excellent grip over some basic skills as a graphic designer.
By Thamara O
•Nov 5, 2022
I have learned a lot while completing this course. Thank you very much, Michael!
By van s
•Sep 6, 2022
Excellent overview of the basics of image making. Assignments are well designed
By Regina B
•Sep 26, 2020
A great challenging course that will open your eyes and change your imagination!
By Jason C
•Aug 30, 2020
Excellent introductory course. Lessons were engaging and projects were exciting.