Illustration Short Course

On this course students are introduced to the wide-ranging discipline of Illustration and gain an improved understanding of the possibilities of image-making. From book illustration and publishing to animation and motion graphics. Through a series of projects, lectures and discussions, students respond to a range of tasks that introduce the key skills necessary to become an illustrator. Students learn to respond creatively to a brief and generate imaginative ideas through the process of visual problem solving. Topics include the relationship between image and text and looking at key visual characteristics in relation to developing a personal style and language. By the end of the course students have a better understanding of: Visual Problem Solving as Process Interpreting a brief Producing a selection of ideas and solutions Visual Communication Storytelling and Sequence Animation Storyboarding Finding their voice They will also have: Developed new skills Experienced life on campus Had the chance to network and share ideas with students from across the globe Received feedback and critique on assignments