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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.

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

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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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