Glitch Art and Design: Create Experimental Collages
A course by Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz , Graphic Designer and Visual Artist
Joined October 2022
Master glitch art techniques to create unique digital and handmade collages using scanners and design software
Joined October 2022
Unlock the captivating world of glitch art and explore new creative realms with a unique blend of handmade collages, scanner movements, and digital design. Learn to create visually striking projects by embracing errors, glitches, and unconventional techniques. Through a hands-on approach, discover how to turn chaos into cohesive designs, ready for commercial use. The course delves into the art of crafting glitched collages and typography, preparing layouts, and transforming experimental outcomes into compelling assets for promotional materials.
Delve into an engaging process where traditional methods meet modern technology. Gain insights into utilizing real objects and handmade techniques to produce one-of-a-kind creations. Develop the skills to design posters and other assets for festivals, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to implementation. The journey encourages experimentation, enabling a unique artistic expression that transcends standard design norms. Embrace the beauty of mistakes and learn to harness them to create extraordinary visual experiences.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 12 downloads
- 148 students
- 13 lessons (1h 29m)
- 12 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Portuguese · French · Turkish · Polish · Italian · German
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a unique glitched collage or typography using scanner techniques, handmade collages, and digital design. Develop skills to prepare layouts and compositions for commercial use, crafting assets for promotional materials that are ready for real-world festival applications.
Who is this online course for?
Aspiring graphic designers, creative professionals, and art enthusiasts eager to explore glitch aesthetics and experimental design will find this course ideal for enhancing their skills. Perfect for those seeking innovative techniques to create unique visual projects.
Requirements and materials
Transform your creativity with basic graphic design tools, a scanner, and real objects for handmade collages. No extensive prior knowledge is needed, but familiarity with design software is helpful. Bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to explore.
Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz
A course by Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz
Martyna Wędzicka-Obuchowicz is a graphic designer and visual artist trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. Her practice combines strategic design with experimental exploration, investigating the boundaries between control and chance in visual composition. Throughout her career, she has developed identity systems, books, covers, and posters, establishing a graphic voice defined by tension, contrast, and geometric structure.
Recognized in major design awards in Poland, Martyna approaches design as a process of analysis, construction, and also disruption. She is interested in working through the deconstruction of images, typography, and graphic elements, incorporating error and chance as part of her visual language. In her courses, she encourages questioning established rules and experimenting with poster forms and visual communication, blending conceptual rigor with creative freedom.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials for the Course
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Searching for Inspiration
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How to Glitch a Collection of Objects
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U3
Making Posters for a Vintage Festival
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The Collage
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Cleaning up the Scans
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The Layout 1
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The Layout 2
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The Final Touches
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U4
Promoting the Project!
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Preparing Mock-ups
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How to Promote Your Work
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Additional Material
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FP
Final project
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Glitch: designing imperfection and the aesthetics of error
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational techniques in glitch art, collage, and poster design, making it accessible for those with little or no prior experience.
You’ll need basic collage supplies (scissors, paper, glue), access to a flatbed scanner, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and internet access for sourcing images from platforms like Unsplash and Pinterest.
You’ll learn how to create glitch effects with scanners, develop personal design styles, use collage techniques, design posters, manipulate images in Photoshop, and promote your work on social media platforms like Instagram.
Glitch art involves creating visual distortions or errors intentionally, often by manipulating scans or digital files, to achieve a unique, experimental aesthetic in poster and collage design.
You’ll learn to scan handmade collages and objects while moving or altering them during the scan process, then enhance and refine the resulting images in Photoshop for unique glitch effects.
Yes, the course teaches how to balance chaotic glitch elements with clean, effective layouts to ensure your poster designs are visually impactful and communicate clearly.
Yes, the course includes exercises and guidance on experimenting with different techniques and influences to help you develop and recognize your unique design style.
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop