Illustration for 11 to 15 Years Old Chelsea Short Course

Course description

This exciting short course for 11 to 15 year olds offers an in-depth overview of contemporary illustration in all its forms. Students gain an insight into the basics of communicating visually through pictures.

Through a series of lectures and practical activities, students gain an awareness of what studying and working with illustration entails. They will begin to acknowledge the inspiration that comes from the world around them and explore how to find a personal way to convey that through images.

Each session covers a different form of image making and the industry it relates to through illustration to help students understand a variety of processes and approaches and find the most inspiring pathway for them. This could include editorial illustration, advertising illustration, fashion illustration and visual storytelling.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at students aged between 11 and 15 with an interest in illustration. All levels are welcome, but students should have some basic drawing skills.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the basics of illustration as visual language
• Address different elements of visual language in the context of illustration
• Acknowledge different forms of illustration
• Identify references and inspiration effectively
• Understand the importance of the sketchbook
• Develop an effective process for responding to illustration briefs

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