The Ministry of Design

Learn the basics of design and how it can greatly enhance your ministry.

The Ministry of Design

Course description

New to graphics design for ministry use? We're here to help!

Lessons include:

  • The Purpose of Design
  • Design Elements and Principles
  • Visual Styles
  • Color Theory
  • Typography
  • and many more!

At the end of the course, you will submit an output showcasing what you have learned in this course. 

Course content

Welcome
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Tell us about yourself!
On a Mission: Creatives
Week 1
The Purpose of Design
Design to point people to God.
Called to Co-create
Persona
Design Principles
Symmetry, Asymmetry, and Balance
Basic Elements of Composition
Design Techniques
Colors
Basic Color Theory
Psychology of Colors
Understanding Colors
Weekly Output
Week 2
Design Principle: Typography
Elements
Basic Rules of Typography
List your favorite fonts
Pair Fonts
Make Text Reader-Friendly
Establish Heirarchy
Create Harmony
How to Use Images Like a Pro
Types of Images
Full Screen Images
Partial-Bleed Images
Use High Resolution Images
Cropping Images
Weekly output
Week 3
Putting It All Together
Creating Visual Balance
Marrying Text and Images
Use Overlays and Shapes
Visual Styles
Application
Online Design Tools
Application and Final Output

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