Praxismodul I und II
Martin Hödlmoser
Design, Computer Studio
2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises (VU), 1.0 ECTS, 1.0 semester hours, course number S02340
Description
Praxismodul I - Graphic Design I - Communication and Project Management "From briefing to press proof": Essential structures and processes in graphic design explained using the creation of a simple flyer as an example. We will get to know the most important vocabulary of the respective professional jargons in order to gain confidence in dealing with the different project participants.
Praxismodul II - Graphic Design II - Basics, Design and Workflow "Type, Typesetting and Image": Basic concepts of graphic design explained using the creation of a four-page folder as an example. We will look at the details of an integrated workflow in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and push the example to print or PDF output readiness.
Examination Modalities
Compulsory attendance as a basis for evaluation. The examination takes place during the workshop in the form of a time-limited examination task.
Comments
The Praxismodule I, II, III and IV can be combined freely. In order to receive one ECTS point (1.0 SemStd.), the completion of at least two of the four modules per semester is necessary. If four modules are completed, 2.0 SemStd. will be credited as usual.
Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop is required. Start times, on time. In principle, co-occupants may also participate in the workshop. The workshop will be held in German. Participants will have access to an English-language script.
Key Words
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Bridge, Capture One, Raw-Konvertierung, graphic design, software, printing processes
Dates
Thu, 11 June 2026, 09:00–16:00 IfD Computer Studio
Fri, 12 June 2026, 09:00–16:00 IfD Computer Studio
Course Enrolment
From 15 February 2026, 09:00
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Artistic and art technology foundations: Artistic and art technology foundations 180/002.01
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (1. Section): Technological Fundamentals: Layout, Digital Image Processing, and Prepress 576/104.10
Design: Specialisation in Communication Design (1. Section): Technical Basics: Basics of Digital Applications 577/104.02
Design: Specialisation in Communication Design (2. Section): Technical Basics: Photography, Image Editing 577/204.06
Industrial Design (1. Section): Transfer Techniques: Photography 580/102.50
Industrial Design (1. Section): Transfer Techniques: Graphics for Industrial Design - Basics 580/102.70
Design: Specialisation in Fashion Design (1. Section): Technical Basics: Digital Image Processing 584/104.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Workshops 605/203.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Free Electives out of Artistic Practice in Technical Context 605/203.80
Design: Specialisation in Applied Photography and Time-based Media (2. Section): Technical Basics: Recording Technology and Post Production - Photography 626/204.01
Design: Specialisation in Applied Photography and Time-based Media (2. Section): Technical Basics: Workshop-based Projects - Knowledge of Materials 626/204.20
Co-registration: possible
Attending individual courses: possible