Illustration – Introduction
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This course provides an introduction to the creative world of illustration and visual storytelling. You will explore a range of traditional drawing materials and techniques while learning how to develop ideas into engaging visual outcomes.
Through guided practical activities, you will learn how to transform initial concepts and narratives into images using sketching, composition and storyboard techniques. Key elements of illustration such as line, tone, colour, texture and layout will be explored and applied in your work.
By the end of the course, you will have created a small body of illustrated work and gained confidence in expressing ideas visually. The skills developed can be used for personal creative projects or as a starting point for more commercial applications such as greeting cards, illustrated books, posters, animations and visual resources.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to illustration and visual storytelling
- Generating and developing ideas
- Sketching and observational drawing
- Composition and layout techniques
- Exploring line, tone, colour and texture
- Creating simple storyboards
- Producing a final illustrated piece
Entry Requirements
No prior experience is necessary – just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn a new skill.
Information
All materials required are included in the course fee.
You may want to bring, but not essential:
- A sketchbook or notebook
- Any ideas or images you would like to develop
- A drink and snack (there will be a short break)
Further Study
Upon completion of this course, you may wish to progress to:
- Other Art & Design courses at Craven College
Part-time courses are term-time only.
See our term dates for further information.
Did you know that some of our courses are free if you earn less than £26,800* living in West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire & Lancashire?
*Pending Funding Guidance
Distance Learning call 01756 693 800 or email distancelearning@craven-college.ac.uk
Courses in the community call 01756 693 800 or email communitylearning@craven-college.ac.uk
All other Part-time courses call 01756 693 309 or email parttime@craven-college.ac.uk
