Illustration for 11 to 15 Year Olds Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This short course offers a dynamic introduction to illustration, covering a variety of image-making techniques including collage, drawing, and printmaking. You'll learn how to bring your drawings to life, respond to illustration briefs, and explore what it means to work as a professional illustrator.
Through hands-on experimentation, research, and the integration of your personal interests, you'll explore storytelling, character development, and the relationship between text and image. The course also includes several small projects and culminates in the creation of a final portfolio piece using a technique of your choice.
Who this course is for
- Students aged 11 to 15 with an interest in illustration, graphics, design or fine art, including beginners
- Students who would like to try something new, fun and meet other young creative
Key information
Topics covered
- Illustration
- Research
- Layout
- Collage
- Mood-boarding
- Printmaking
- Drawing
- Image-making
Learning outcomes
- Strengthen your art portfolio
- Produce a body of work including research, experimentation, making and to develop a project from beginning to end
- Explore different techniques and approaches to drawing and image-making
- Develop a better understanding of the reality of being an illustrator
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
- Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
- Experience art school teaching
For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.
Materials
If possible, please bring a camera or camera phone to record the process of making the work, and the outcome.
Everything needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.
Tutor
Eve 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.
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