Procreate for illustration workshop
Workshops throw the spotlight onto niche areas of the visual communication field, enabling you to hone higher-level skills and gain deeper insights.
Workshops tend to have a practical focus, with little or no theory or context, although this varies by course.
- Course Code: VZ254
- Dates: 07/06/24 - 05/07/24
- Time: 14:00 - 17:00
- Taught: Fri, Daytime
- Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Lucia Vinti
Course Code: VZ254
Duration: 5 sessions (over 5 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
Workshop: Procreate for Illustration will guide you through the process of creating an illustration in Procreate software, on iPad.
Please note* you will need your own iPad with Procreate installed, and ideally a stylus such as an Apple Pencil.
This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do NOT need to have prior knowledge of Procreate, just prior knowledge of illustration in general.
What will we cover?
Practical skills
- Creating and managing files
- Drawing in Procreate
- ‘Painting’ with brushes in Procreate
- Building a colour palette
- Exploring texture
- Lighting effects
- Using layers
- Editing images
- Critical evaluation of your own and others’ work will be facilitated throughout the course.
- Examples of relevant works by historical and/or contemporary creatives will be drawn upon at strategic points throughout the course.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Use the specific process, media or tool you have been studying – at least to a competent skill-level.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for intermediate learners.
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Presentations
- Demonstrations
- Practical work
- Individual and group tutoring
- Group discussion
Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.
This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material, presentations, and handouts etc. and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.
Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Unlike our other courses, learners will need to bring an iPad with Procreate installed, and ideally a stylus such as an Apple Pencil. We regret we are currently unable to supply these tools.
London Graphic Centre offers a 15% discount for City Lit students:
- Show proof of enrolment at City Lit, either in-store or by email: info@londongraphics.co.uk
- The student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer.
- More information can be found here https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Depending on you level:
Any of our ILLUSTRATION or GRAPHIC DESIGN WORKSHOPS
Any INTRODUCTORY or DEVELOPING course.