Diploma in Illustration

Fundamentals of Design & Drawing

Illustration is about creating impressive imagery and visuals that capture audiences’ imaginations. Here, students will learn the foundation of drawing and producing illustrations. Subjects focusing on drawing, perspective studies, visual communication and more are vital in making sure that students’ skills of producing images are honed. This will prepare them as they move into the technicalities of illustration.

Understanding the Technicalities

As students delve deeper, they will undertake more specialised subjects aiming to sharpen their skills, such as Light & Mood Studies, Production Sketching and Figure Anatomy. They will be exposed to both traditional and digital media. Training in pencil, gouache and watercolour will further strengthen students’ image making skills and artistic foundation, while proficiency in digital software such as Adobe Photoshop and Blender will ensure students are familiar with the current industry workflow. This exploration of media will allow students to produce excellent artwork with more versatility.

Collaborative Projects & Portfolio

To prepare students for their future careers in the illustration industry, they will learn subjects that improve teamwork, leadership and critical thinking, such as Community Service and Collaborative Project. Students will have the opportunity to create pre-production design for animated short films in collaboration with Digital Animation major students for their Final Project. Additionally, subjects that mirror industry practices such as Cinematic Storyboarding and Concept Design help students to express their creativity and ideas to generate a portfolio that is up to the industry’s standard. A professional-standard portfolio will give them the best advantage when beginning their careers in the illustration field.

Course Modules

Media

Software

Business Courses

Contextual Courses

Personal Development