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About the Course

In this course, critique is defined as a detailed, objective analysis of a work of graphic design and its effectiveness. Critique is an integral part of the making process for designers: it’s not just how we determine if a work of design is or is not successful, it’s how we move our work forward. Critique is also where other voices and opinions can be brought into the design process. This course will introduce a lexicon (or vocabulary) in order for you to demonstrate clearer and more considered ways of talking about graphic design in the context of critique. Through this lexicon and a provided Critique Framework, we will model and then practice objectively describing how well a work of design functions based on specific, clearly articulated criteria. By refining this skill, you will enhance your ability to communicate about design with peers, colleagues, and clients. This course is essential to anyone looking to develop and refine a critical vocabulary around talking about art and design, such as: - practicing graphic designers at all levels - future and current students of art or design programs - teachers teaching visual art, design, or related subjects - any stakeholder in a design project that needs to communicate effectively with designers on their team. This course is recommended to learners enrolled in either the Graphic Design Specialization or UI/UX Design Specialization on Coursera to further develop their skills in graphic design. You may take this course before, during, or after completing either Specialization. Note this is not an art appreciation course for a general audience. While no prior experience is required to begin, the knowledge and skills taught in this course is useful only if you have some relationship to design in a professional context, i.e., practicing, studying, or teaching design, or working directly with designers. No specific software or tools are required to complete this course....

Top reviews

PC

May 12, 2020

I have zero knowledge about design but I want to learn it by myself through this course. Thank you for sharing such an amazing course like this! :)

SS

Oct 21, 2024

The accent of the second narrator was terrible, he didn't speak understandable. But I liked the content of the course and the other narrator as well.

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By Connor E

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Dec 20, 2025

loved learning all I could from this course

By Mona M

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Mar 12, 2023

hard but eye-opening course for art field

By Renz M R

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Jul 1, 2020

Very Helpful Course. Good Job! Thank you.

By Artem E

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Jul 29, 2023

it was an exciting journey. recommend :)

By Monika A

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Apr 14, 2023

Great course! I would highly recommend!

By QUIAWAN, D M (

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Jan 7, 2021

I've learned a lot! Thank you very much

By Yuliya A S

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Jan 22, 2024

It's a good practice to think criticly

By Lydia L

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Jul 9, 2020

Love this course! Highly recommended!

By Sarah M

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Feb 6, 2025

This was really fun and informative!

By Su T M

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Jun 20, 2021

Excellent and very effective course

By Ayisha L

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Apr 29, 2020

Great! Enjoyed all the assignments!

By Wint K K M

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Oct 2, 2020

I love to learn about this course!

By Jordan G

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May 4, 2023

Exceptional! :) Thanks so much <3

By Lalit A

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Sep 22, 2024

Lovely course, thank you so much

By Magnus M

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Oct 15, 2023

Start slow. Ends on a high note.

By Roshan B

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Aug 2, 2021

Truely easy and i enjoyed it....

By Olimpia P

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Jul 30, 2020

Very very good and useful for me

By STANLEY F

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Jul 12, 2024

Best upskills training so far.

By I G D P

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May 20, 2020

this course is really educated

By Roudia S C

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Feb 8, 2022

I really love it. Thank you

By piyush b

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Jun 21, 2020

It was interesting learning

By Anum K

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Oct 17, 2023

It was a great experience.

By Rajeswari J

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May 31, 2021

Very good and informative!

By Mr G D

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Apr 18, 2020

Thanks for the opportunity