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Short course

Illustration for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Develop your illustration skills. Create compelling visual narratives.

Next start months
April 2026
June 2026
July 2026
Tutor(s)
Howard Read
Price
From £610.00

Course description

Course overview

This hands-on course offers an engaging introduction to the world of illustration. You'll explore a range of techniques and approaches, gaining insights into what it means to study illustration and work as a professional illustrator.

Tailored for young creatives who are curious about the creative process behind illustration, this course provides a taste in this exciting field.

Who this course is for

  • Students aged 16 to 18 with a passion for visual communication through image making
  • Students interested in but unsure exactly what illustration and what it entails
  • Students considering apply for further studies in graphics and illustration, and eager to understand more about illustration specifically.

Key information

Topics covered

  • Explore different aspect of illustration
  • Investigate the relationship between words and images in visual communication
  • Illustrate actions, emotions and concepts whilst learning different ways of developing pictures
  • Explore storytelling through images, creating action sequences and more personal narratives
  • Create images through drawing, collage and mixed media
  • Creating images for a particular audience (e.g. children) or following specific instructions such as only using two colours or it being a certain size and shape
  • Look at successful illustrations and discuss the life of an illustrator

Learning outcomes

  • Strengthen your illustration portfolio
  • Experience what it's like to study and work as 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 work, and the outcomes.

Everything else needed to complete the course is provided, but please feel free to bring any current sketchbooks or materials you enjoy using.

Tutor

Howard Read

Howard Read is a freelance illustrator and a graduate of the Royal College of Art. He teaches on the BA Graphic Design course at Central Saint Martins.

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