• Try “portfolio”, “ink”, “branding” or a code like “PRS 101”.

Program

Graphic Design Foundations Program

A path from first principles to a client-ready portfolio: typography, composition and colour, then brand identity and print production, finishing with design case studies that show how you think.

The sequence

Take the courses in this order. Each one builds on the last.

  1. GDS 101

    Typography Fundamentals

    How type works and how to use it well: anatomy, classification, spacing, hierarchy and pairing, practised through short exercises and a typographic poster.Graphic Design    Foundation13 lessons · ~18 hIn development
  2. GDS 102

    Composition and Visual Hierarchy

    Arrange images, type and space so viewers see what matters first: balance, grouping, grids, reading paths and adapting one layout across formats.Graphic Design    Foundation12 lessons · ~16 hPlanned
  3. GDS 103

    Colour Theory

    Practical colour for designers and artists: hue, value and saturation, building palettes, using colour for emphasis, and keeping colour consistent from screen to print.Graphic Design    Foundation12 lessons · ~14 hPlanned
  4. GDS 201

    Brand Identity Development

    Develop a complete visual identity, from discovery and marks to colour, type, supporting graphics, applications and a brand guidelines document.Graphic Design    Intermediate13 lessons · ~30 hPlanned
  5. GDS 203

    Print Production Fundamentals

    Set up files that print correctly the first time: trim, bleed and safe areas, resolution, CMYK and spot colour, fonts, preflight, PDF export and working with printers.Graphic Design    Intermediate11 lessons · ~20 hPlanned
  6. GDS 301

    Building a Graphic Design Portfolio

    Select, document and present design projects as clear case studies that show your thinking, tailored to the agency, in-house or freelance work you want.Graphic Design    Advanced12 lessons · ~20 hPlanned
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