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After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:

• Describe good design and how it applies to technical documents
• Apply the five guiding principles of effective graphic design
• Demonstrate your knowledge of the terminology, types and reasons for using grids for page layout
• Explain the history, terminology, classifications and components of typefaces
• Use tables, charts, graphs and other graphic elements
• Demonstrate your knowledge of image file formats, their terminology and their use
• Identify document structures, organization methods and binding
• Analyze different output processes (printing, electronic) and select the best one based on the project usage, budget, schedule, distribution and accessibility needs

• Prepare to spend 10–15 hours per week on coursework
• Expect reading, exercises and other assignments on a weekly basis
• Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and assignments

No textbook is required. We will provide all course materials online.

This course requires:

• High-speed internet access
  

To get the most from this course, you should be comfortable with the following MS Word and/or Google Docs functions:

• Adding  and 
  
• Using and editing 
  
• Creating and  and 
  
•  and 
• Inserting a , 
  
• Creating a 
  
• Sharing documents ( / )
• Overlapping and

Assignments can also be completed using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign, or Canva.