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
- By the end of the course, you will have;
- Challenged and deepened your understanding of what Illustration is and what it can be used to achieve
- Mastered a range of fundamental drawing techniques
- Improved and developed your own style
- Learned how to source inspiration from your surroundings to create compelling pieces
- Produced a range of pieces for your portfolio
- Experimented with typeface and learned how to integrate text into your designs
- Used 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
Eve is a designer and illustrator who graduated from Central Saint Martins. Studying at UAL greatly influenced her vision to teach and has helped to develop her technical skills. Eve is passionate about helping others learn and strives to inspire the next generation of artists. Her creative practice is diverse, ranging from editorial design to printmaking and animation.
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.
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