Introduction to Illustration Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Whether you are new to illustration or have been experimenting with visual language for a while, this course will help you to create unique and beautiful work and enhance your creativity. Central Saint Martins has a world-renowned reputation for radical practice and rich experimentation and these values are at the heart of this course. We will challenge your understanding of what illustration is, whilst you develop strong technical skills to realise your creative potential.
Who this course is for
The course is perfect for new textile artists, interior designers, students (fine art, textiles, or fashion) looking to bolster a portfolio, or anyone who wants to learn new illustration skills.
Key information
Topics covered
- Designing and illustrating a book cover
- Sketching and illustration for reportage
- Figure drawing and character design
- Colour Theory
- Sketching from Life
- Illustrating for Food and Packaging
- Illustrating for an article
- Experimenting with sketching techniques
Learning outcomes
- Challenge and deepen your understanding of what Illustration is and what it can be used to achieve
- Master a range of fundamental drawing techniques
- Improve and develop your own style
- Learn how to source inspiration from your surroundings to create compelling pieces
- Produce a range of pieces for your portfolio
- Experiment with typeface and learn how to integrate text into your designs
- Use your designs to communicate emotions
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Course Specific Materials:
- Pencils - HB to 8B
- Coloured Pencils
- Charcoal
- Coloured Ink
- Brushes
- Eraser
- Watercolours
- Gouache paint
- Acrylic paints
- A4 - A3 size sketchbook
- Watercolour sketchbook/Paper
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses.
Tutor
Severin Bull
Severin is a multidisciplinary designer based in London whose creative practice is rooted in social advocacy and community storytelling. Working across printmaking, illustration, and animation, they use design as a tool for social change.
Their clients and collaborators include Wellcome Collection, Bishopsgate Institute, Central Saint Martins, The Lethaby Gallery, Rathna Ramanathan, Arts Student Union, Museum of Transology, and What If Projects.
Lily Kong
Lily Kong is a London-based illustrator and designer who works to explore joy through illustration, participation and teaching. She is currently teaching in BA Graphic Communication Design in Central Saint Martins, UAL.
She has worked with clients including Hermes, Tate, Sogo Seibu, On Running on editorial illustration, event drawing, workshops and fashion collaborations.
Alessandra Genualdo
Alessandra Genualdo is an Italian born, London based illustrator.
She graduated from the MA Illustration course at Camberwell College of Arts, and has been freelancing ever since, addressing her work particularly to the editorial and the publishing industry.
She has been leading art and illustration workshops alongside her practice, working for clients such as the V&A and the Museum of London.
Her work combines gouache, hand painted patterns, textures and solid blocks of colour, capturing the sense of awkwardness and individuality in everyday life.
View Alessandra's website
Augusta Akerman
Augusta Akerman is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer with 16 years experience of working across various creative industries. After Graduating from the Glasgow School of Art in 2008 with a BA Hons in Fine Art Photography she has worked as a Set Decorator and Graphic Designer for film, television, and commercials, before studying for an MA in Illustration at Camberwell College of Art in 2013.
Since 2014 she has been commissioned by the South London Botanical Institute to produce a bespoke wallpaper and was nominated as a 'One to Watch' in the Homes & Gardens Fabric Awards. She has exhibited her artwork in London and Edinburgh and has been a Senior Designer with MinaLima, the graphic design studio for the Wizarding World™, Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
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