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Explore the principles of design and what makes visual communication such a powerful tool in getting a message across. Access this course anywhere, anytime with Sophia’s smart, user-friendly platform.

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This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 9 Challenges (formative assessments) and 4 Milestones (summative 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 basic visual design concepts.</li><li>Distinguish how color, type, and layout contribute to communication.</li><li>Analyze the role of design in visual communications.</li></ul>
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