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Graphics Design

Learn the foundations of visual communication and create purposeful designs using colour, typography, composition, branding and practical content projects.

Course overview

What you will learn

Use basic design principles to create clearer visual communication
Choose and combine colours with more intention
Use typography and hierarchy to organise information
Build balanced layouts using spacing, alignment and composition
Understand the basics of brand identity and consistency
Prepare graphics for social media and digital use

What you will build or practise

Social media graphic set
Simple brand identity board
Promotional flyer or poster
Final mini campaign project
Course fee

Full course pricing

One clear course price. Use the registration button to complete the Skill Forge Academy form and select this course.

Curriculum

MODULE 01

Design foundations

Purpose, audience, hierarchy, balance, alignment and visual communication.

MODULE 02

Colour

Colour relationships, contrast, mood, palettes and consistency.

MODULE 03

Typography

Font choices, pairing, hierarchy, readability and text layout.

MODULE 04

Layout & composition

Grids, spacing, alignment, emphasis and arranging elements clearly.

MODULE 05

Brand identity basics

Logos, colours, type, visual systems and keeping a brand consistent.

MODULE 06

Digital content design

Create social graphics, flyers and promotional content for digital platforms.

MODULE 07

Final project

Combine the principles into a small branded design campaign.

Tools & topics

ColourTypographyLayoutBrandingSocial Media DesignCreative Content