Einführung in die Schildermalerei

Sign painting is the art of handcrafting letters on various surfaces, usually for signs or posters. It differs from lettering and digital typography because it emphasizes manual execution and the unique style of each stroke, rather than designing digital fonts.

The course is aimed at people with intermediate knowledge of design or art, but you don’t need to be an expert. Basic drawing or calligraphy experience is recommended to get the most out of the content.

You’ll need flexible brushes, markers, kraft paper, blue painter’s tape, acrylic paints, sandpaper, and basic drawing tools like pencils and a set square. Access to a computer is also recommended for the digital portion.

You’ll learn traditional sign painting techniques, how to construct uppercase letters and numbers, brush handling, sketch transfer methods, differences between typographic styles, and how to apply these skills to posters, murals, and editorial projects.

The course teaches how to use sign painting and typographic composition techniques to create eye-catching promotional posters, organizing information clearly, choosing the right styles and colors, and refining details for a strong visual message.

Yes, the course guides you in developing your own alphabets and letter variants, applying principles of construction, stroke grouping, and stylistic variations typical of sign painting and lettering.

Calligraphy focuses on fluid writing with specific tools, sign painting is the hand-painting of letters for signs or posters, and typography is the design of reproducible fonts, either digital or physical.