Digital illustration has revolutionized the way art is created, making its mark across social media, packaging, mobile apps, textiles, and more. This introductory course is designed for students eager to explore the process of transforming hand-drawn sketches into stunning digital artwork. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a hands-on learning experience using Adobe Illustrator or Procreate—two of the most powerful tools in digital art.

Learning Objectives:

• Mastering the basics of Digital Illustration software from scratch.
• Navigating the interface and essential tools with ease.
• Creating and illustrating using basic shapes.
• Learning how to trace and refine artwork digitally.
• Developing strong concepts for original illustrations.
• Exploring techniques for detailed and intricate illustrations.
• Working with color theory to build your own color pallettes.
• Translating your sketches into polished, professional artwork suitable for both creative expression and commercial use.

By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in digital illustration and the confidence to create visually compelling artwork for various applications. Whether you are aspire to be a designer, illustrator, or simply wish to explore a new creative medium, this course will help you bring your ideas to life.

Students learning Adobe Illustrator are required to have the application as well as a computer/laptop and mouse. Students learning Procreate are required to have the application as well as an iPad and Apple Pencil.