We teach visual design through fundamentals, not shortcuts. Our approach prioritizes observation, analysis, and systematic thinking over trends and templates.
Co Course exists to provide honest, substantive design education for people who want to understand visual communication systematically. We believe learning design requires time, deliberate practice, and critical thinking—not quick fixes or promotional promises.
Our curriculum focuses on timeless principles: typography, color theory, composition, visual hierarchy, and systematic design thinking. These fundamentals remain constant regardless of trends, tools, or platforms. We teach you how to see, analyze, and make informed visual decisions.
We are transparent about what design education can and cannot do. We don't promise career outcomes, guaranteed employment, or specific income levels. We provide structured knowledge and skill-building frameworks. Your results depend on your effort, practice, and circumstances.
Typography principles established a century ago still apply today. Color theory remains constant. Visual hierarchy works the same way it always has. Fundamentals don't expire.
When you understand principles, you can apply them across any context, tool, or medium. Trends change constantly. Fundamental knowledge transfers everywhere.
Following trends means copying others. Understanding fundamentals means making your own informed decisions based on clear reasoning and visual logic.
Employers value designers who understand why solutions work, not just designers who know current styles. Fundamental knowledge builds career longevity.
All course content is designed for genuine learning outcomes, not marketing appeal. We prioritize substance over hype.
We clearly communicate what students can reasonably achieve and what factors affect outcomes. No false promises.
We emphasize understanding design thinking and decision-making processes, not just producing polished outputs.
We teach students to critique work objectively, including their own. Design skill requires honest self-assessment.
Design carries cultural meaning. We teach contextual sensitivity and ethical responsibility in visual communication.
We discourage copying and encourage analysis. Learning means understanding principles, not reproducing examples.
Design is not neutral. Visual communication shapes perception, influences behavior, and carries social responsibility. We take this seriously.
We teach students to create original work grounded in their own thinking. When referencing existing work, proper attribution is mandatory. Copying without credit is never acceptable.
Visual symbols carry different meanings across cultures. We teach students to research cultural context, avoid stereotypes, and design with awareness of diverse audiences.
Good design works for everyone, including people with disabilities. We incorporate accessibility principles into our curriculum as standard practice, not optional consideration.
Design should communicate truthfully. We discourage manipulative techniques and teach students to consider the ethical implications of their visual choices.
Design decisions affect resource use and waste. We encourage consideration of environmental impact in material choices and production methods.
Co Course was established in Zaragoza, Spain, with a commitment to honest, fundamental design education.
We developed our core curriculum focused on graphic design foundations and visual identity principles.
Continuing to refine our approach and expand educational resources while maintaining our commitment to transparency and quality.