Professional training – Design & Media

Color Theory and Color Management

Color Theory and Color Management in 6 focused hours: Color models RGB, CMYK and Lab, Color harmonies and contrast and ICC profiles and monitor calibration – practical, with exercises and templates for your daily work.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Beginner
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

“Color Theory and Color Management” is a compact live course in the field of Design & Media. It centres on Color models RGB, CMYK and Lab, Color harmonies and contrast and ICC profiles and monitor calibration – explained with realistic examples and deepened in exercises you can transfer straight to your daily work.

Good design combines craft with tool mastery: anyone who uses Color Theory and Color Management confidently saves production time, avoids print and export errors and delivers consistent results. Our courses connect software features with design fundamentals such as grid, color, typography and composition. You work on practical tasks such as brochures, social media visuals, product photos, video edits or interface drafts, and learn efficient habits with shortcuts, templates and non-destructive workflows. You receive exercise files and checklists for daily use. Delivered online or on site, at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Color models RGB, CMYK and LabColor harmonies and contrastICC profiles and monitor calibrationSpot colors and PantoneSoft proofing and prepressColor perception and accessibility

Who is this course for?

  • Marketing, communications and editorial staff with design tasks
  • Graphic designers, media designers and career changers in creative jobs
  • Freelancers, photographers and content creators
  • Managers and project leads who steer and evaluate design processes

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Color Theory and Color Management – Color models RGB, CMYK and Lab, Color harmonies and contrast, ICC profiles and monitor calibration, Spot colors and Pantone, Soft proofing and prepress and Color perception and accessibility – and can apply them in practice.
  • You use Color Theory and Color Management confidently and efficiently for your typical tasks.
  • You create results that are technically correct and visually convincing.
  • You export and deliver files without errors for print, web and video.
  • You organize files and templates so teams can work with them consistently.

Course outline

Module 1 Interface and fundamentals of Color Theory and Color Management
  • Workspace, tools and settings of Color Theory and Color Management
  • File formats, resolution and color spaces
  • Building layers, objects and structure cleanly
  • Keyboard shortcuts and efficient working
Module 2 Focus areas: Color Theory and Color Management
  • Color models RGB, CMYK and Lab
  • Color harmonies and contrast
  • ICC profiles and monitor calibration
  • Spot colors and Pantone
  • Soft proofing and prepress
  • Color perception and accessibility
Module 3 Design and editing
  • Core features on practical examples
  • Design principles: grid, contrast, hierarchy
  • Non-destructive editing and templates
  • Spotting and fixing typical mistakes
Module 4 Export, output and collaboration
  • Export for web, print, social media or video
  • Color management and quality control
  • File organization, libraries and teamwork
  • Accessibility and licensing in view
Module 5 Practice project and workflow
  • Your own project in Color Theory and Color Management from brief to delivery
  • Feedback and refinement of the result
  • Automating recurring steps
  • Personal practice plan for the coming weeks
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required; confident use of a computer and file management is assumed. Advanced courses require the matching fundamentals. No prior knowledge is required.

Technical requirements

Laptop with sufficient performance; required software is provided as a trial version or through our training environment.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Wed, 16 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Do I need my own software license for Color Theory and Color Management?

Not necessarily. For the duration of the course we provide a trial version or a training environment, as far as the vendor offers one. If you are already licensed, you can use your own installation and bring your files as practice examples.

Can I bring my own projects to the Color Theory and Color Management course?

Yes. We are happy to base exercises on your real tasks, such as logos, layouts or footage. Please bring only files you are allowed to share. We replace confidential content with placeholders so that all participants can work along.

How much does “Color Theory and Color Management” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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