Design Basics: Principles and Elements in the Bauhaus Context

Design Basics: Principles and Elements in the Bauhaus Context is a non-degree course at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar that introduces fundamental design principles through practical work with visual elements — dot, line, and shape. The focus is on composition, perception, and the development of aesthetic skills, with orientation drawn from the visual language of the Bauhaus. Participants move from abstract, simple exercises to more individual and complex works, working primarily in black and white using paper, collage, pen, scissors, and computer. Alongside the practical component, the course provides contextual information about the Bauhaus-period foundation course, including the teaching concepts of artists such as Itten, Albers, and Kandinsky as understood in a contemporary setting. Groups are capped at approximately 15 participants. The course is offered at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar in Weimar, Germany.

The Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is a world-renowned institution that continues the legacy of the historic Bauhaus movement, blending art, design, and technology. It offers a unique creative environment in the heart of Germany, fostering innovation across its four specialized faculties.