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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    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Photoshop, Creative Design, Typography, 3D Modeling, Color Theory, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Color Matching, Computer Graphic Techniques

  • Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Digital Design

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    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, Research, Color Theory, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

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    Skills you'll gain: Adobe InDesign, Color Theory, Typography, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Editing, File Management

  • Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Adobe Photoshop, Typography, Microsoft Windows, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Cloud

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    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Content Creation, AI Personalization, Branding, Generative AI

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    Michigan State University

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

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    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Creativity, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Color Theory, Media Production, Persona Development, Target Audience, Image Quality, Writing and Editing, Marketing

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Human Factors, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Graphing

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    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, Business Writing, Branding, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Competitive Analysis, Design Elements And Principles, Ideation, Photo Editing, Prompt Engineering Tools, Image Quality

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Editing, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling, Color Theory, Creativity

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

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