Visual Communication Principles on Printed Matters
A course by Camille BaudelaireGraphic Designer
A course by Camille Baudelaire, Graphic Designer
Visual communication is an essential tool for creating effective printed materials. Discover their principles and how to apply them.
Whether it is posted on a wall, whether it appears in an invitation or on a website, graphic design has a unique strength: it is capable of making an impression. Specialist in the creation of powerful visuals, Camille Baudelaire offers you all her secrets for successful visual communication.
In this online course, you will learn the basics of graphic design. From the analysis of the specifications to the brainstorming, from the choice of colors to the typography, from the creation of the poster to the printing techniques... Everything will be explained in a clear and fun way so that you can create your own communication media. visual!
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 28 downloads
Build a culture
15 minutes, 12 seconds
Composition and layout
10 minutes, 31 seconds
Basics of editing
6 minutes, 57 seconds
Choose the right typography
8 minutes, 36 seconds
Experiments and tools
6 minutes, 8 seconds
Variations on different media
11 minutes, 29 seconds
What's included in this course?
The course will begin by getting to know your teacher, Camille Baudelaire. The one who runs Atelier Baudelaire, a creative studio specializing in the cultural field, will tell you about her studies, her professional career and her main sources of inspiration.
Before getting your hands dirty, you will discover essential notions related to graphic design. Camille will talk to you about the concepts of composition, layout and the importance of knowing how to choose your typefaces. You will then move on to designing your communication project. You will first learn to read specifications and then you will draw on your own visual culture to find ideas. You will be able to develop a first proposal by taking control of the graphic design tools and focusing on the choice of colors.
The following unit will be dedicated to finalizing your poster and to its adaptation on different printed media, keeping in mind the constraints of space and readability. Camille will teach you how to repair your files for printing, paying attention to paper choice and printing techniques. She will also share crafting tips with you.
Finally, you will discover two very important elements for the success of a project: the presentation of the work to the client and the design of an estimate.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
For the final project, you will create a visual that can be used on different media: a poster, communication documents, a catalog or signage.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to train in visual communication, whether they are beginners or confirmed.
Requirements and materials
For the materials, you will need sheets of paper and a pencil, the Adobe suite and something to make models.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
Un cours théorique très instructif et inspirant
- 8 months ago
Realmente es un curso que vale 100% la pena, interesante y bien explicado
- 2 years ago
Clearly explain every decision!
- 2 years ago
Ce cours est bien construit et passionnant. Le processus de création et la méthode de travail en design sont clairement détaillés.
- 2 years ago
Cours inspirant qui fournit des ressources précieuses.
Whether they are printed, spatial or digital visual creations, she attaches great importance to the accuracy of the meaning and the ethics of the projects for which she works.
Specialized in the cultural sector, it collaborates with various organizations such as museums, artists, curators or renowned architects. She also seeks to make female designers visible in the world of graphic design.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- My sources of inspiration
- U2
Know and understand graphics
- Build a culture
- Composition and layout
- Basics of editing
- Choose the right typography
- U3
Project design
- Specifications
- Brainstorming and mood board
- Experiments and tools
- choose colors
- U4
Construction of the visual identity on different media
- Finalization and realization of the poster
- Variations on different media
- The signage project
- Printing techniques
- U5
Exchanges with the customer
- Presentation to the client: pedagogy
- The estimate
- FP
Final project
- Fundamentals of Visual Communication in Print
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for those who already have basic graphic design skills and want to deepen their knowledge of typography, layout, project management, and visual identity creation.
A basic familiarity with graphic design software (Illustrator, InDesign), an artistic sensibility, and a willingness to experiment are recommended to get the most out of the program.
You’ll learn how to design visual identities, create posters, master typography, manage artistic projects, use digital drawing tools, and approach multidisciplinary creation.
The course mainly uses Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, along with 3D creation and vector drawing tools for hands-on projects.
Yes, part of the course is dedicated to building a graphic portfolio to showcase your work and develop your professional visual identity.
Yes, you’ll learn how to organize a multidisciplinary studio, write client briefs, and effectively manage creative projects as a team.
Yes, the training covers Vox classification, typographic pairing, paragraph management, grid creation for layouts, and contemporary typography deconstruction.