Illustration
This course explores advanced illustration techniques through research, anatomy, character development, expressive portraiture, genre-based visuals, book illustration, and professional presentation. Students sharpen conceptual and technical skills while producing polished illustrative work across multiple formats.
- Apply advanced illustration methods through research, observation, and conceptual development.
- Illustrate expressive portraits supported by anatomical accuracy.
- Create characters, model sheets, and expression sheets for visual storytelling.
- Produce illustrations tailored to specific genres and narrative contexts.
- Develop and present a complete book or character-based illustration project.
The whole semester.
- 01Introduction to Illustration & Warm-Up Techniques
- 02Research, Visual Exposure & Concept Development
- 03Portrait Illustration & Facial Expression
- 04Structure, Anatomy & Figure Breakdown
- 05Working with Pastels & Advanced Mediums
- 06Character Concepts, Development and Model Sheets
- 07Expression Sheets & Emotional Design
- 08 · MidtermGenre-Based Visual Development
- 09Inking, Textures & Rendering Methods
- 10Illustration for Editorial & Publishing
- 11Stylization & Visual Identity Development
- 12Sequential Illustration & Narrative Flow
- 13Style, Theme & Composition in Book Illustration
- 14Hybrid Techniques: Traditional + Digital Mix
- 15Environment & Setting Illustration
- 16Narrative Construction & Story Moments
Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.
Students may choose one of the following options as their final project:
Option 1: Character-Driven Narrative Illustration Set
Project: Create an original illustrated character and develop a narrative illustration series around them.
Deliverables
1 character model sheet (front, side, back + key details)
1 expression sheet (minimum 6 emotions)
1 environment illustration where the character exists
3 narrative illustrations showing different story moments
Option 2: Illustrated Short Story / Mini Picture Book
Project: Illustrate a short original story or poem through a mini illustrated book.
Deliverables
8–10 finished illustrations (full-page)
1 cover illustration
1 style guide page (color palette, line style, textures)
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