Illustration

Who is this course for?

If you are interested in pursuing a career as an illustrator, this class will teach you how to achieve this. You will learn about the wide range of markets that use illustration. Examples of work done for magazines, publishing companies, design firms, newspapers, fashion houses, store windows and advertising campaigns will be given. You will learn how to promote yourself and find work as an illustrator. Who is this course for? This course is suitable for anyone who would like to learn about the profession of commercial illustration or just improve their drawing skills. Beginners to advanced students are all welcome. What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course? Some experience of drawing and illustration is an advantage, but beginners are very welcome. What should I be able to do by the end of the course? You should know how to fulfil an illustration brief from understanding the assignment, to interpreting this visually. Illustration is a visual means of depicting a story, an article, an advertising campaign or a book cover, as examples. You will learn how to make sketches and illustrate final art. You will also learn about techniques and well known illustrators. How is the course organised? Each week you will be given a job to do. You will read an assignment, gather reference, create sketches and make final art. Trisha will encourage each student to try a wide range of artist mediums. Techniques with be demonstrated in class and you will see lots of examples to assist you. You will also learn how to find work as an illustrator and how to promote yourself. What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class? Continued sketching in a sketch book and trying different techniques at home. How will my progress be assessed? One to one verbal feedback, group discussion and evaluation, progress reported on ILP. The class room assignments will be g

Tutor - TRISHA KRAUSS

About the Tutor Trisha Krauss’ career as an illustrator spans over 2 decades. Half of which was spent in New York city working for a wide range of magazines and newspapers such as The New Yorker and The New York Times. She has spent the past 10 years in London and has concentrated on picture books. Her first illustrated children’s book, Maude, The Not So Noticeable Shrimpton was written by Lauren Child and published by Puffin UK. Trisha is well versed in many techniques including Adobe Photoshop. For those of you who are interested in working digitally, please bring your own laptops.