Discover how to use your human or creature figure to convey the story of your artwork. Explore advanced painting techniques to mimic traditional media, and practice fine art portraiture and digital painting. Examine how famous artists approached paint handling and gesture. Then experiment with composition to guide viewers to the action, and see how light, color and shape enhance your story.

How to manipulate light, value and atmosphere

Gather quality reference material

Receive constructive critiques

Speed up workflows with 3D software

The end goal of a successful illustration is to accurately tell a story and sell a product. Explore various commercial markets and learn about creating book covers, card gaming art and marketing art for film and games. 

• How to turn rough sketches into final art

• Manage time and meet deadlines

• Create art for various markets

• Work with specific client briefs

This final module is dedicated to getting you job-ready! With your mentor’s guidance, you’ll polish your best pieces for your portfolio. As a diploma student, you can access additional career development services to learn how to develop your competitive edge, market yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers.

• How to polish your portfolio to impress employers

• Be more confident with negotiation

• Network & self-promote effectively

• Tap into the hidden job market