This course teaches the basics of digital design using Affinity. It covers image editing and retouching, the creation of vector graphics, as well as layout and print preparation for multi-page publications. The course covers techniques for image correction, vector design, typography, and layout design. The course prepares students to prepare files for various media, such as the web, social media, and print.
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Certificates: "Affinity" Certificate
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Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeit mit Abschlusspräsentation
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Teaching Times: Full-timeMonday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
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Language of Instruction: German
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Duration: 4 Weeks
Affinity – Pixel and Image Editing (approx. 5 days)
User Interface, Pixel Studio, Panels, and Tools
Image Sizes, Resolution, and File Formats
Color, Light, Contrast, and Tonality; Color Corrections
Selection Techniques and Masks
Layers, Adjustments, and Live Filters
Retouching, Repair, and Inpainting
Cropping
Transformation and image composition
RAW Development in the "Develop" Studio
Combining Pixel, Text, and Vector Elements
Export for the Web, Social Media, and Print
Affinity – Vector Graphics and Design (approx. 5 days)
Vector Studio, drawing tools, and object-oriented workflows
Vector Shapes, Curves, and Nodes
Filled Areas, Outlines, and Gradients
Typography and Text Design
Pictograms, Icons, Logos, and Graphic Design Elements
Artboards and Variations
Grids, guides, and alignment
Infographics and simple diagrams
Designing social media templates
Combining vector and pixel tools, and exporting
Affinity – Layout and Publishing (approx. 5 days)
Layout Studio, Document Structure, and Page Settings
Pages, Master Pages, and Layout Grids
Text Placement and Text Frames
Text Styles, Paragraph Styles, and Character Styles
Integrating Images, Vector Graphics, and Design Elements
Tables and Structured Content
Multi-page publications
Flyers, brochures, and presentation materials
Preflight, bleed, and color profiles
PDF output for print and digital use
Project work (approx. 5 days)
To consolidate the content learned
Presentation of the project results
Changes are possible, the course content is updated regularly.
After completing the course, you will be able to independently plan, implement, and produce design projects. You’ll master image editing, the creation of vector graphics and design elements, and the implementation of multi-page layouts. You’ll also prepare files for various media, such as the web, social media, presentations, and print, and be able to professionally present a cohesive design project.
Graphic designers, professionals in the fields of photography, advertising, public relations, editorial and marketing, multimedia, and architecture, as well as creative career changers who want to gain hands-on experience in media design using Affinity.
The skills you’ll learn in Affinity will open up a wide range of career opportunities for you: whether in creative agencies, marketing teams, or as a freelance designer—you can make your mark in all areas of print and digital design. Pursuing your own projects or taking the leap into self-employment are also realistic and attractive options.
Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.
Didactic concept
Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).
You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.
Virtual classroom alfaview®
Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.
The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).