Learn more about Graphic Design 101!

Graphic Design 101 is designed to introduce high school and middle school students to the fundamental concepts and skills necessary for creating visually appealing and impactful designs.

Through a combination of exciting video lessons, hands-on projects, creative exploration, and learning digital tools, students will be given challenging real world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design industry. 

Students will also be asked to do a final "branding" project where they will create their own brand, logo and campaign. 1 Semester course for 1 high school elective credit. This is an online, self-paced course with weekly quizzes, students workshops and quizzes.


Includes beautiful 100 page, physical color workbook for all assignments and projects 

(Physical workbook mailed to student)

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Course Information

    • Course Syllabus

    • Course Rubric

    • Course Transcript Description

  • 2

    Orientation

    • Course Orientation Information

    • Course Workbook PDF

    • A Place To Connect With Other Students?
  • 3

    Lesson 1

    • Lesson 1: Intro to Graphic Design

    • Lesson 1: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 1: Notes

    • Lesson 1: Quiz
  • 4

    Lesson 2

    • Lesson 2: Learning Common Applications

    • Lesson 2: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 2: Notes

    • Lesson 2: Quiz
  • 5

    Lesson 3

    • Lesson 3: File Management

    • Lesson 3: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 3: Notes

    • Lesson 3: Quiz
  • 6

    Lesson 4

    • Lesson 4: Elements of Design

    • Lesson 4: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 4: Notes

    • Lesson 4: Quiz
  • 7

    Lesson 5

    • Lesson 5: Principles of Design

    • Lesson 5: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 5: Notes

    • Lesson 5: Quiz
  • 8

    Lesson 6

    • Lesson 6: Color Theory

    • Lesson 6: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 6: Notes Page

    • Lesson 6: Notes

    • Lesson 6: Quiz
  • 9

    Lesson 7

    • Lesson 7: Design Process

    • Clarification for Section 7 Assignment

    • Lesson 7: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 7: Notes

    • Lesson 7: Quiz
  • 10

    Lesson 8

    • Lesson 8: Using the Grid

    • Lesson 8: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 8: Notes

    • Lesson 8: Quiz
  • 11

    Lesson 9

    • Lesson 9: Typography

    • Lesson 9: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 9: Notes

    • Lesson 9: Notes Page

    • Lesson 9: Quiz
  • 12

    Lesson 10

    • Lesson 10: Branding

    • Lesson 10: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 10: Notes

    • Lesson 10: Quiz
  • 13

    Lesson 11

    • Lesson 11: FINAL PROJECT - Making a Campaign

    • Lesson 11: Student Workshop

    • Lesson 11: Notes

    • Lesson 11: Quiz

    • How To Turn In Your FINAL CAMPAIGN

  • 14

    Lesson 12

    • Lesson 12: Interviewing a Designer Part 1

    • Lesson Interviewing a Designer Part 2

    • Lesson Interviewing a Designer Part 3

    • Lesson 12: Closer Video

    • Final Exam - Graphic Design 101

    • Workbook Lesson Answer Key