The Advanced Class (Weiterbildungsklasse) was a post-graduate program for graphic design, first launched in April 1968 at the Basel School of Design in Switzerland. In 1999 the program was removed from the school’s curriculum, as it did not meet the requirements of the new European university system. For over 30 years, more than 420 students from 35 countries refined their skills and developed a network of designers, artists and teachers.
Wolfgang Weingart was one of the reasons why many design students came to study in Basel. His work as a teacher and visiting lecturer has not only strengthened his students as graphic designers, but has also played a decisive role in modern typography and design. Weingart strongly believes that the experiences his students made in the other areas of study at the school – color theory, drawing, film and type design – were also an integral part of the success of the work made in his class. Students were able to bring the various disciplines together and create exceptional graphic design and experimental work.
The book is collection of 77 statements, boldly illustrated with photos of Mr. Weingart, portraits of the individual students and work from his teaching.