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

    • Composition

    • Layout

    • Rule of thirds

    • Golden Ratio

    • Golden Spiral

    • Direction

    • Diagonals

    • Silhouette

    • Profile

    • Line

    • Tangents to avoid

    • Intentional tangents
  • 3

    Quick Tips to Improve Composition

    • Contrast

    • Diagonals

    • Unity

    • Depth

    • Balance
  • 4

    Exercises

    • Conclusion and next steps

    • Test your knowledge! - Composition & Layout quiz

    • Design Analysis - Composition & Layout Worksheet

    • PROJECT - Design a magazine spread

    • Submit your Work [Pro Members Only]