Graphic Design Bootcamp

Course overview

Course Objective The Graphic Design Bootcamp teaches the fundamentals and applications of visual design within communication and media design. It covers design principles, typography, color management, and the use of common design software. The goal is to systematically develop workflows for creating consistent layouts for digital and print media. The course is categorized under the field of graphic and communication design and addresses the entire process chain from conception to final output. Content Introduction to visual communication with a focus on design grids, composition, typography hierarchies, and image-text relations; derivation of layout systems for print and screen formats Color theory and color management including color spaces (RGB/CMYK), contrasts, accessibility through sufficient readability, and preparation for various output channels Image editing and asset creation focusing on retouching, clipping, compositing, export formats, as well as file management and versioning Vector and layout design including logo development, icon set creation, structuring multi-page documents, and building master pages Prototyping for digital surfaces with wireframes, low- and high-fidelity mockups, basic interaction logic, and handover to development teams Production and legal aspects with prepress, PDF/X export, usage rights for images, citations, and basic metadata for publications Learning Objectives - Analyzing design principles based on existing layouts and deriving composition rules - Creating typography and color concepts for defined use cases in print and digital - Performing image editing steps including retouching, clipping, and exporting to appropriate formats - Developing vector illustrations, logos, and icons considering scalability - Designing multi-page layouts with grids, master pages, and clear information hierarchy - Implementing interactive prototypes and integrating handover files for production or development Career Prospects The course content is applicable in professional fields such as graphic designers in agencies or in-house teams with tasks in layout, typesetting, and brand applications. Typical areas of activity include communication design and corporate design with a focus on logos, style guides, and print products. The course addresses content for roles such as media designers in digital and print in the areas of image editing, final artwork, and prepress. Additional areas of application exist in UI and visual design for digital products with the creation of mockups and interface components. Summary The Graphic Design Bootcamp course covers the development of visual design from conception through layout and image editing to output for print and digital media. This training provides knowledge of design principles, typography, color management, vector and layout processes, as well as prototyping. The topics taught relate to activities in graphic, communication, and UI design as well as media production.

Upcoming dates

• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2027-02-11T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-06T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-31T22:00:00.000Z · 2027-03-12T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-31T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-12-05T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning