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Foundation Course

Typography & Color Theory Fundamentals

Build a solid foundation in the core principles that govern effective visual communication and design harmony through systematic study of typography and color relationships.

Course Investment

LKR 32,000

12-Week Program

Foundation Certificate

Elegance

Clarity

Precision

Essential Skills

The Foundation of All Great Design

Typography and color are the DNA of visual communication. Master these fundamentals, and you'll have the tools to create compelling designs in any medium.

Typography Mastery

Learn to select, pair, and arrange type with precision. Understand the anatomy of letterforms and how typography conveys emotion and meaning.

Color Psychology

Understand how colors affect human psychology and behavior. Create harmonious palettes that support your design objectives and brand messaging.

Visual Hierarchy

Master the art of guiding viewer attention through strategic use of typography and color. Create clear information structures that communicate effectively.

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Typography + Color

See Typography & Color in Action

Interactive examples of fundamental principles

Typography Hierarchy

Primary Heading

Secondary Heading

Tertiary Heading

Body text maintains readability while supporting the hierarchical structure. Notice how font weight, size, and color work together to create clear information flow.

Caption text provides supplementary information

Principle: Clear hierarchy guides reader attention and improves comprehension

Color Harmonies

Complementary Colors

Analogous Colors

Triadic Colors

Principle: Color relationships create visual balance and emotional impact

12-Week Learning Path

Structured progression from basics to advanced applications

Typography Track

Weeks 1-3: Typography Basics

Letterforms, typeface classification, font anatomy, and reading mechanics

Weeks 4-6: Font Selection & Pairing

Choosing appropriate typefaces, creating harmonious combinations

Weeks 7-9: Layout & Spacing

Leading, kerning, tracking, and micro-typography principles

Weeks 10-12: Advanced Applications

Custom typography, expressive type, and brand typography systems

Color Theory Track

Weeks 1-3: Color Fundamentals

Color wheel, properties, temperature, and basic color relationships

Weeks 4-6: Color Psychology

Emotional impact, cultural associations, and perceptual effects

Weeks 7-9: Palette Creation

Harmonious color schemes, brand palette development

Weeks 10-12: Advanced Color

Color in different media, accessibility, and color management

Student Foundation Projects

See how mastering fundamentals transforms design quality

Typographic Poster Series

Exploring expressive typography while maintaining readability and hierarchy.

Typography Hierarchy

Brand Color Systems

Developing comprehensive color palettes for different brand personalities.

Color Theory Branding

Magazine Layout Design

Combining typography and color for optimal reading experience and visual appeal.

Layout Readability

Essential Typography and Color Theory Education in Sri Lanka

Typography and color theory form the fundamental building blocks of all successful visual communication. Our comprehensive program ensures students develop deep understanding of these essential elements before advancing to specialized design applications. This foundation-first approach consistently produces designers with superior aesthetic judgment and technical precision.

The systematic study of letterforms, spacing, and color relationships enables students to make informed design decisions rather than relying on intuition alone. This analytical approach to visual elements distinguishes professionally trained designers from self-taught practitioners in Sri Lanka's competitive creative marketplace.

Our curriculum emphasizes practical application of theoretical knowledge through hands-on projects that demonstrate how typography and color choices impact communication effectiveness. Students develop portfolios that showcase mastery of fundamental principles while exploring personal creative expression within established frameworks.

Industry professionals consistently identify strong typography and color skills as primary differentiators when evaluating design portfolios. Our graduates report increased confidence in design decision-making and improved ability to articulate creative choices to clients and colleagues, leading to enhanced career prospects and professional credibility.

Master the Fundamentals of Great Design

Next foundation course starts January 2025

Foundation Includes

  • 12-week foundation program
  • Typography & color certification
  • Prerequisite for advanced courses
  • Design fundamentals portfolio

Investment Options

Full Payment

LKR 32,000

Best Value

Monthly Plan

LKR 9,000

4 monthly payments

Foundation course graduates receive 20% discount on all advanced programs