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Plain English design
About the course
There is more to clear communication than choosing the right words. This short course teaches design principles to follow in order to produce documents that are clear and effective as well as attractive.
The course covers the following.
Typography
- Type size
- Typefaces
- Typeface weights
Layout
- Columns
- Margins and binding
- Line length
- Leading
- Hierarchy of headings
- White space
Paper
- Paper size
- Grids and columns
- Paper weights and finishes
Colour
Form design
Testing drafts
General guidelines and summary
The course costs £20 + VAT. You complete it on a password-protected website. You will have unlimited access to the course for two weeks.
Ordering a Plain English design online course
We can accept payment with the following cards.
To order this course, phone us on 01663 744409 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. We will take your card details, process the payment and send you a receipt. If you would prefer to pay by Bacs, we can send you a VAT invoice.
If you want to order a number of courses, email us at info@plainenglish.co.uk for an order form.
Your username and password to log in to the course will be sent to you during the working day after you have made your payment.