Digital Illustration

COURSE CODE: EC2401094

COURSE DATES: Mondays, 23rd September – 21st October 2024

TUTOR: Laura N-Tamara

DAYS: 5

TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, Beginner

FEE: £165

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9SH

This course will give students a solid overview of the many possibilities of Photoshop and explore the exciting world of digital drawing. Each class will be exploring a different type of illustration, including:

  • Portraiture
  • Character design
  • Environment design
  • Editing photographs


Starting with images of everyday objects, students will first practice digital drawing and get acquainted with the different tools in Photoshop, such as the brush tools, paint bucket, and text tools, to create illustrations.
Throughout the course you will be using a variety of references to inspire you to develop your own visual language. Delving into character illustration, you will look at the different ways animals and creatures are represented in popular culture: from realistic drawings to cute talking creatures in Disney films. You will also be taught about principles of illustration and drawing that can apply to all media.

The aim of this course is to acquire a comprehensive set of digital skills through a series of creative exercises and briefs.

While beginners are welcome to the course, a basic level of computer literacy is required.
After completing this course we recommend signing up for our Design a Children’s Picture Book course.

 

Recommend booking by: September 9, 2024

COURSE SCHEDULE

Beginner

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Students spend time learning the very basics of the taught medium, for example, how to mix colours, use different tools, set up an easel. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience, they tend to follow a more structured path than our other courses, ensuring each student receives the guidance they need from the tutor.

All materials will be provided for this course, please bring a USB to save your work onto.

LAURA NASIR-TAMARA

Laura Nasir-Tamara is a London-based animator and illustrator, with a keen interest in blending traditional and digital drawing techniques.

She trained at Ecole Emile Cohl in France in drawing, painting and animation. She graduated with an MA in Animation from the Royal College of Art and has worked on short films, documentaries, advertisements and music videos screened internationally for clients including Channel 4 Random Acts, BBC Documentary, LADBible, Crosswalk Records. In her personal work, she likes to blend digital animation with traditional painting, exploring stories of human relationships.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9SH

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 5 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

 

 

Students are welcome to use our Common Room during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food.

You are also welcome to make tea or coffee.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

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Illustration

£165.00