Overview
This practical and inspiring six week course on Digital Illustration provides an overview to wide variety of digital illustration techniques. You will learn the basics of digital illustration and explore different techniques including digital painting, drawing, and even short animation.
You will explore the work of successful illustrators and practitioners from around the world, and you will receive advice from industry experts on how best to approach the discipline and its career paths, trends and opportunities.
Course outcomes
By the end of the Digital Illustration short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will:
- Have a good understanding of the various techniques used in digital illustration
- Gain valuable experience using your Wacom tablet
- Be able to apply your learning in different contexts such as vector and isometric illustration, illustrating for the screen, hand-drawing and effects as well as basic animation techniques using GIF.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Vector illustration tricks and techniques
- Pattern making
- Isometric illustration
- 3D illustration in Adobe Illustrator
- Hand-drawn digital illustration
- Using a Wacom Tablet
- Drawing effects: textures and colours
- Photography & illustration: collage making
- GIF animation
- Illustration for screens: suitability, use and preparation
- Advice from industry experts
- Digital work exploration
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film Studies Graphic Design View 36 other Short Courses in Graphic Design in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for beginners. It is perfect for you if you are looking for basic knowledge that covers a lot of different topics and techniques, however we wont be touching on too much in-depth knowledge.
- If you are looking for an introduction to digital illustration techniques in order to find the right path for you, this is the right course!
Course Specific Materials
- Adobe Photoshop (The desktop app not the mobile one.)
- Adobe Illustrator (The desktop app not the mobile one.)
- Tablet: Drawing tablet (eg. Wacom Bamboo or Intuos is fine) or you can choose not to use a tablet during this course as well.
Tuition Fee
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International
540 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
540 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.