FLS3106 Visual Communication for Science
Develop your ability to communicate research clearly and effectively through scientific posters. This course combines basic principles of graphic design with practical work based on your own research.
Course information
The course is intended for doctoral students and combines lectures, seminars and assignments. During the course, you will develop a scientific poster presenting your own research.
The course comprises 4 credits and is taught in English.
Course page and syllabus in the KTH course catalogue
Schedule 2026–2027
Course start: 28 October 2026
The course consists of four sessions, with assignments and independent work between sessions. All sessions take place on Wednesdays from 15:00 to 17:00.
28 October 2026
4 November 2026
9 December 2026
20 January 2027
At least 75% attendance is required
Application
Before you start filling in the form: please make sure you have a correct invoice reference, in the format KTHID KTHVS, or for students at ITM: organisational unit code + project number. If you want the invoice sent to an organisation outside KTH, please make sure to provide all the required information. See the application form for detailed information.
Course fee
SEK 9,900
The Karl Engver's grant for course fees
You might be eligible for the Karl Engver’s grant, which can cover course fees for both this course and others. Read more and apply for the grant here . Please note: the course fee must still be paid by your department at the start of the course, since the grant is transferred after the course.
Cancellation charges
If you wish to withdraw your application, the following charges apply:
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3–4 weeks before the course: 25% of the fee
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2–3 weeks before the course: 50% of the fee
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less than 2 weeks before the course: 100% of the fee.