Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction

    • About the course

    • References (for this topic)

    • Glossary of Terms (for this topic)

    • Useful Sites and Tools

    • References (for entire series)

    • Glossary of Terms (for entire series)
  • 2

    Lessons

    • Visual Weight

    • What affects the Visual Weight of a design element

    • Reflectional Symmetry

    • Additional types of Symmetry and Asymmetry

    • Alignment

    • Grids - Terms

    • Movement

    • Orientation and Aspect Ratio

    • Visual Centerpoint

    • Viewpoint

    • Great examples of designs utilising Grids
  • 3

    Exercises

    • Conclusion and next steps

    • Test Your Knowledge - Balance Quiz

    • Design Analysis - Balance Worksheet

    • PROJECT - Design a Book Cover with an emphasis on Balance

    • Submit your Work [Pro Members Only]