PDC73058 - Graphic Design for the Non-Designer: Design Principles

Duration 3 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC73058
Fee
$75 (Full)

Overview

Do you want to gain an introductory understanding of the foundations of graphic design? Keen to know more?

This online micro-credential will provide an introduction to the foundations of graphic design - design principles. It explores the design principles of alignment, proximity, contrast and repetition within your design.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

 

 

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion. 

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

3 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.


  1. Understand how to apply design principles to create effective designs
  2. Identify appropriate use of the following design principles: alignment, proximity, contrast and repetition.

Assessment

Online Quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Requirements

There are no entry requirements to enrol in this course, however, it is recommended for people interested in design.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

How to apply

  1. Once you have selected your desired micro-credential, you can now add it to your shopping cart to enable you to purchase more than one "course" in a single transaction. 
  2. Once you have added all the micro-credentials you wish to purchase, you will be directed to the payment gateway and will be asked to "authenticate" your account on our Learning Management System Be Different.  
    • If you are an existing CPD student, please use sign in options used to access CPD micro-credential courses in Be Different.
    • If you a new student to CPD, please select option “Don’t have an account?” Sign up now and follow the prompts to create a new account.
  3. After successful authentication, you will be redirected to the CQUniversity secure payment gateway. Please add your payment details to complete the transaction. 
  4. Following a successful payment, you will automatically be redirected to the course in the Learning Management System Be Different where you will find your selection of micro-credentials on your Dashboard.