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    Visual Storytelling with Design Workshop

    Learn to say something without saying it, typography, imagery, color and layout as a single message.

    Rochester Institute of Technology
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    Visual Storytelling with Design Workshop

    Time commitment

    4–6 hours across 10 days

    Format

    Workshop · Virtual

    Fee

    Free to apply

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    4 Sep 2026

    Visual storytelling is the art of communicating ideas without relying heavily on words. You explore how graphic design expresses messages clearly and creatively, organizing visual elements so an audience understands the message instantly and intuitively.

    During the workshop, you will

    • Learn the core principles of graphic design and visual communication
    • Translate a message or idea into a compelling visual concept
    • Create a structured design using key design elements
    • Refine your work for clarity and visual impact

    You finish with a visually compelling design, stronger visual communication skills, and an understanding of how design choices tell stories.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How is a workshop different from an internship?+

    Much shorter, around ten days rather than four weeks, and focused on one skill with one output, rather than a team project on a live brief. There's a single completion tier, no placements.

    Do I need design software?+

    No. Free tools are sufficient. The workshop is about design principles and decisions, not software proficiency.

    What actually happens in the first week?+

    Day one you're placed in a team and given the brief, the materials and a named mentor. By the end of week one you'll have agreed how your team works together and produced your first deliverable. You'll know what's expected of you, and when, before you start.

    My teammates will be in other time zones. How does that work?+

    Teams are grouped into compatible time zones wherever numbers allow, and the work is built to be done asynchronously, shared documents, recorded updates, and a small number of live checkpoints scheduled with your team.

    Most learners tell us the global team was the best part. It's also the part that needs the most coordination, so we plan for it rather than leaving it to chance.

    Do I need experience to apply?+

    No. These are entry points, not tests, the tools are taught as part of the program. Around a quarter of learners tell us they used a tool for the first time here.

    Is it really free?+

    Yes. No application fee, no participation fee, and no charge for your certificate or badge. Programs are funded by the sponsoring university or partner organization.

    Is this paid work, and does it lead to a job?+

    It isn't paid employment and it doesn't guarantee a job. What it produces is a portfolio piece and a Skills Track Record, evidence of what you did, assessed through your work and your team's feedback, that you can show any employer.

    Can I take more than one?+

    Yes, and many people do, around one in ten learners come back for a second. Trainee level is the usual starting point, with Associate level as the step up.

    What do I get at the end?+

    A verified digital badge, a certificate of completion, and a Skills Track Record listing the capabilities you demonstrated. Associate-level programs also carry a letter of recommendation.