Design Foundations

• Part of: Graphic Design — learning path 1 of 4
• Length: 2 chapters · 7 lessons · 6 hours a week
• Level: Beginner

1. Design Foundations2 chapters · 6 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
2. Raster Design with Photoshop2 chapters · 8 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
3. Vector & Brand with Illustrator2 chapters · 8 hours a week · 1 checkpoint
4. Layout, Applied Work & Portfolio3 chapters · 6 hours a week · 1 checkpoint

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Syllabus

1. Design Principles & Visual Language

• 4 lessons
• Skills: Visual Hierarchy · Composition · Colour Theory · Gestalt Principles

2. Typography

• 3 lessons
• Skills: Typography · Type Pairing · Kerning · Visual Hierarchy
• Checkpoint: Foundations Gate

Checkpoints

To pass each checkpoint you hand in a piece of real work. What each one asks for:

• Foundations Gate: Produce a one-page poster applying hierarchy, a deliberate palette, and a typographic pairing — no software mastery required, principles only.