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
Connie Lim
Connie Lim is an illustrator from Los Angeles, California now living in London. She is an avid observational drawer and is interested in capturing the moment through her constant lifedrawing practice. Through mixed media, she plays with various combinations and techniques to create playful but striking images. You can find her sketching almost everywhere from backstage at fashion shows to instore live drawing portraits and products.
Her clients include Guerlain, Bulgari, Louboutin, and Chanel. She has shown in galleries such as Oxo in London, Acid Gallery in France, Fashion Illustration Gallery AF, and ShowStudio. Her work has been featured in publications including Martin Dawber’s Great Big Book of Fashion Illustration, and Beautiful by Gestalten and the latest by Taschen, The Illustrator - 100 Best From Around the World and most recently New fashion illustration by Hoaki Publishers
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