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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Image Quality, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    588 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Photography, Logo Design, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Photo Editing, Adobe InDesign, Graphic and Visual Design, Image Quality, Style Guides, Branding, Art History, Design Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    22K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Color Matching, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Photography, Video Editing, Collaborative Software, Post-Production, Image Quality, Videography, Color Theory, Video Production, Editing, Storytelling, Aesthetics, Cloud-Based Integration

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Design, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Digital Design, Image Quality, Adobe InDesign, Creative Design, Design Software, Content Creation, Design Research, Information Architecture, Adobe Photoshop, Web Design and Development, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Digital Design, Generative AI, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    157 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Logo Design, Responsible AI, Digital Design, Creative Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Color Theory, Content Creation, Generative AI Agents

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Photography, Design Software, Digital Design, Creative Design, Color Theory, Image Quality, Photo Editing, Creativity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    18K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Adobe

    Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Data Import/Export, Image Quality, Color Theory, Generative AI, Editing, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Creativity, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Coursera

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Digital Design, Product Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Creative Design, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Intellectual Property, E-Commerce, Direct Selling, Digital Content, Digital Assets, Marketing, Marketing Materials

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    1.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Color Theory, Image Quality, Video Production, Storytelling, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Performing Arts, Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Sensitivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Detail Oriented, Creativity, Adaptability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Museum of Modern Art

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics, Color Theory

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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