Unlock the foundations of exceptional design with our Design Elements & Principles course! This course is perfect for aspiring designers, creatives, and anyone passionate about understanding what makes visuals impactful and engaging.
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🕒 Duration:
20 Hours
📍 Format of Learning:
Online & Offline
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?
You’ll dive deep into the core elements of design—like line, shape, texture, and space—and discover how to use them effectively. Additionally, you’ll master the principles that bring designs to life, such as contrast, balance, emphasis, and harmony.
Through hands-on projects, real-world examples, and expert guidance, you’ll learn to:
- Create visually appealing layouts using professional techniques.
- Combine design elements to build cohesive and compelling visuals.
- Analyze and critique designs with confidence.
- Apply design principles to digital, print, and multimedia projects.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong foundation to tackle any design project and the skills to build stunning, purposeful designs.
Key Topics Covered:
- The Elements of Design: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, and Space.
- The Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proportion, and Unity.
- How to create and critique visually compelling designs.
- Practical applications across different mediums.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your design knowledge, this course will equip you with the skills and confidence to succeed in the creative world.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL?
Aspiring Designers:
- If you’re new to the world of design and want to build a solid foundation, this course is perfect for you.
Creative Professionals:
- Marketers, content creators, and social media managers who want to enhance their visual storytelling skills.
Students and Graduates:
- Those looking to pursue a career in graphic design, advertising, or digital media.
Freelancers and Entrepreneurs:
- Individuals aiming to create their own visuals, branding materials, or promotional designs without outsourcing.
Design Enthusiasts:
- Anyone with a passion for design who wants to explore the principles behind creating impactful visuals.
Professionals Looking to Upskill:
- Professionals in any field seeking to improve their presentation, branding, or communication skills through design.
If you’re ready to elevate your creative skills, boost your career, or simply learn something new, this course is for you!
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REFLECT AND APPLY
Bring your new skills to your organization, through examples from technical work environments and ample prompts for reflection.
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Earn a Professional Certificate from MIT xPRO plus Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
LEARN FROM THE BEST
Gain insights from MIT faculty and industry experts.
LEARN ON DEMAND
Access all of the content online and watch videos on the go.
LEARN FROM OTHERS
Connect with an international community of professionals while working on projects based on real-world examples.
LEARN BY DOING
Practice processes and methods through simulations, assessments, case studies, and tools.
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Course Curriculum
| Design elemens and principles | |||
| Design Principles Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Balance | |||
| What Is Balance? Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| 🧭 Types of Balance: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Symmetrical Balance (Formal Balance): Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Asymmetrical Balance (Informal Balance): Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Radial Balance: Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Crystallographic Balance (Mosaic/All-Over Balance): Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why Balance Matters: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🛠️ Tools to Achieve Balance: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 💬 Class Activity: Details | 00:20:00 | ||
| Conclusion: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Contrast | |||
| What is Contrast? Details | 00:02:00 | ||
| Types of Contrast: Details | 00:02:00 | ||
| Color Contrast: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Size Contrast: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shape Contrast: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Typography Contrast: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Texture Contrast: Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Why is Contrast Important? Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Tips for Using Contrast: Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| Assignment For Contrast in Design Principles | 7, 00:00 | ||
| Emphasis | |||
| 💡 What Is Emphasis? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| التأكيد هو مبدأ التصميم الذي يجعل عنصرًا واحدًا يبرز عن البقية. يتعلق الأمر كله بإنشاء نقطة محورية - إشارة بصرية تخبر المشاهد ، "انظر هنا أولاً". يضمن التأكيد رؤية رسالتك وفهمها من خلال توجيه انتباه المشاهد إلى أهم جزء في التصميم. | |||
| 🧠 How to Create Emphasis: Details | 00:00:00 | ||
| 🎨 Emphasis ≠ Chaos Details | 00:00:00 | ||
| Hierarchy Matters Details | 00:00:00 | ||
| Proportion | |||
| 💡 What Is Proportion? Details | 00:02:00 | ||
| ⚖️ Types of Proportion in Design: Details | 00:02:00 | ||
| Natural Proportion: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Exaggerated or Distorted Proportion: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Hierarchical Proportion: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Golden Ratio / Rule of Thirds: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| How to Use Proportion Effectively: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Variety | |||
| 💡 What Is Variety? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🎯 Why Variety Matters: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧩 How to Create Variety in Design: Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Unity | |||
| 💡 What Is Unity in Design? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why Is Unity Important? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧰 How to Achieve Unity in Design: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Unity in Design | 10950, 00:00 | ||
| Hierarchy | |||
| What Is Hierarchy in Design? Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why is Hierarchy Important? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🔑 Key Tools to Create Visual Hierarchy: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Hierarchy | 10950, 00:00 | ||
| Repetition | |||
| What Is Repetition? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why is Repetition Important? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Rhythym | |||
| 🎨 What Is Rhythm in Design? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🔍 Types of Rhythm in Design: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why Rhythm Matters in Design: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Assignment For Rhythm | 10950, 00:00 | ||
| Movement | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is Movement in Design? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🌊 Why Is Movement Important? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 📍 How Do Designers Create Movement? Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 📘 Real-World Examples For Movement: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| ✏️ Common Mistakes with Movement: Details | 05:00:00 | ||
| Framing | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is Framing in Design? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🎯 Why Is Framing Important? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🧩 Types of Framing in Graphic Design: Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Pattern | |||
| 🧩 What Is a Pattern in Visual Design? Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| 🖼️ Where Do We See Patterns? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🔍 Types of Patterns: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why Pattern Matters in Design: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment Of Pattern In Design | 14235, 00:00 | ||
| Gestalt Principles | |||
| What is Gestalt Principles? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 📐 Key Gestalt Principles in Design Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Proximity Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Similarity Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Continuity (Continuation) Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Closure Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Figure/Ground (Foreground vs. Background) Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Common Fate Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Symmetry & Order (Prägnanz) Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment For Symmetry & Order (Prägnanz) | 30, 00:00 | ||
| 🎨 Why Gestalt Matters in Design Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Grid & Alignment | |||
| Why Use Grid & Alignment? Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| 🧩 What is a Grid? Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| ✅ Benefits of Using a Grid: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🔍 Types of Grids: Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| 📐 What is Alignment? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Design Elements | |||
| Design Elements Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Line | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is a Line in Design? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| ✏️ Lines Serve Many Functions in Design: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| ✍️ Types of Lines and Their Effects: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🎯 Why Lines Matter in Design Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Design Tips: With Line Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Shape | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is Shape in Design? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| ✨ Two Main Types of Shapes: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🖼️ Why Shapes Matter in Design Composition Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧩 Positive vs. Negative Shapes (Figure-Ground Relationship) Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🔍 Quick Design Tips: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment For Shape in Design | 7665, 00:00 | ||
| Typography | |||
| 💡 What is Typography? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🔍 Why Typography Matters in Design Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| 🧰 Key Components of Typography Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| Assignment For Typography in Design | 4015, 00:00 | ||
| 👀 How Typography Impacts Emotion and Message Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| 🧑🏫 Typography Tips Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment For Typography In Design Principles | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Space | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is Space in Design? Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 📐 Why is Space Important? Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧩 Types of Space in Design: Details | 00:10:00 | ||
| 🧠 Design Considerations for Using Space: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🔍 Real-World Examples: Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Assignment For Space In Design | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Form | |||
| 🧑🏫 What is Form in Design? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| 🔲 Types of Forms: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🧠 Why Form is Important in Design: Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| 🎨 How to Create the Illusion of Form in 2D Design: Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Design Tips: Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment For Forms In Design | 30, 00:00 | ||
| Color | |||
| What Is Color? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| HUE Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Value Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Saturation Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Tint Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Shade Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Tone Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🔥 Color Temperature Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Color Wheel Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Primary Colors Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Secondary Colors Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Teritary Colors Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| 🎨 Color Harmonies / Theories / Schemes to Consider Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Monochromatic Scheme Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Analogous Scheme Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Triadic Scheme Details | 00:08:00 | ||
| Complementary Scheme Details | 00:12:00 | ||
| Composition | |||
| What is Composition? Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Why is Composition Important? Details | 00:04:00 | ||
| Key Factors of Strong Composition Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Techniques to Improve Composition Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Rule of Thirds | |||
| What is the Rule of Thirds? Details | 00:03:00 | ||
| Why Use the Rule of Thirds? Details | 00:06:00 | ||
| How to Apply the Rule of Thirds Details | 00:05:00 | ||
| Assignment For Rule Of Third | 30, 00:00 | ||
| The Golden Ratio | |||
| What is the Golden Ratio? Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| Why Use the Golden Ratio in Design? Details | 00:15:00 | ||
| How to Apply the Golden Ratio Details | 00:00:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| The Design Elements & Principles Quiz | 00:30:00 | ||
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