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Visual Communications

51347

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Sophia’s Visual Communications course immerses you in the world of visual storytelling, revealing how design shapes communication, user experiences, and brand identities.

Visual Communications course stats

51347
75654 students successfully completed
61 partners accept credit transfer.* See Partners
3.0 semester credits
Recommended for credit to the ACE® and DEAC college and university networks.
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Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 11 Challenges (formative assessments), 5 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessment) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

<p>At the end of the course, you'll be able to:</p> <ul><li>Examine foundational design theories and models, including their psychological, cognitive, and historical influences on visual communication.</li><li>Identify key design elements and principles, including color, type, alignment, hierarchy and balance, and their role in creating effective visual compositions.</li><li>Analyze how visual communication strategies shape user perception, brand identity, and the effectiveness of messaging across different media formats.</li><li>Examine the integration of interactivity, accessibility, and multimedia elements to develop user-centered visual solutions for digital platforms.</li></ul>

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Visual Communications