Color Theory

Color Theory is a conceptual framework used in visual arts and design, defining how colors mix, match, and contrast to achieve visual harmony. Coursera's Color Theory catalogue teaches you the fundamental principles of using color to create aesthetically pleasing designs. You'll learn about the color wheel, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, color harmonies, and the psychological effects of color. You'll also explore the use of color in different contexts, such as digital design, painting, photography, fashion, and interior design. This knowledge will enable you to make informed color decisions in your design projects, enhancing your creativity and improving the impact of your design work.
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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Infographics, Computer Graphics, Visual Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Theory, Adobe Creative Cloud, Creativity

  • Skills you'll gain: Design Reviews, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Infographics, Motion Graphics, Content Creation, Animations, Image Quality, Advertising, Color Theory, Online Advertising

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    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, Usability, User Flows, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Prototyping, Persona Development, Color Theory

  • Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Instagram, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Media Marketing, Organizational Skills, Marketing Design, Typography, Color Theory, Business Strategy

  • Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Sales, Marketing Collateral, Design, Sales Strategy, Marketing Materials, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Product Design, Asset Protection, Marketing

  • Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Logo Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Color Theory, Creativity, User Accounts, Digital Marketing

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Theory

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Style Guides, Digital Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Design, Photo Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, File Management, Color Theory

  • Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Graphical Tools, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Typography, Design Elements And Principles

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    Michigan State University

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export, Design Elements And Principles, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Editing

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Typography, Creative Design, Logo Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Marketing Design, Color Theory, Brand Strategy, Branding, Competitive Analysis, Ideation, Social Media Content, Content Creation

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Graphical Tools, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Peer Review, Color Theory

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