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Graphic Design Theory - Space

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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August 2025

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Start your journey into spatial design by exploring the foundational concepts of space and depth. This module breaks down how designers use open space and layering to create visual hierarchy and enhance clarity in layout. You’ll gain a working vocabulary for analyzing and applying spatial strategies in your own work.

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4 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

This module dives deeper into form and layering. You'll explore how curves, shadows, and object positioning impact visual depth. Learn how to combine primitive and compound shapes to create dynamic, layered layouts that guide the viewer’s eye and enhance narrative flow.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Explore the textural and fluid aspects of spatial design. This module teaches how tactile elements and perspective tools such as vanishing lines and liquid movement can be used to enhance realism, energy, and immersion in your design work.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In the final module, you'll learn how to use space as a tool for storytelling. From subtle meaning embedded in negative space to the deliberate use of visual proximity, you’ll discover how spatial decisions influence how a viewer reads, feels, and understands your work.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

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