Introduction to Illustration

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Illustration is a decoration, interpretation, or visual
explanation of a text, concept or process, designed for
publication in a variety of media.

An illustration is a visualization that is made by an

artist. The goal of each illustration is to explain
information. It can be a drawing, a photograph, a
collage, etc. It doesn’t matter. As long as it keeps its
purpose – to visually represent facts and details.

An illustration can explain an idea even without the text

nearby. People who look at the picture should see the story,
"read" it as they would read the text. To tell a story with an
illustration means to convey some meaning, to explain a
certain context only with the help of an image.

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Drawings are visual expressions used to convey feelings
and emotions evoked within the artist. On the other
hand, illustrations are visual expressions that help
people further understand and visualize the
accompanying textual content.

While an illustration is there to explain something

visually, art paintings have are not connected to any
information. They are a subject of interpretation.

Usually, graphic designers work with ready-made objects, and their

task is to create suitable compositions from them. Illustrators create
products themselves (even if they are collages). The main task of the
designer is to create a successful product that will meet the
requirements of the customer and the needs of the target audience.

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Relevance of the Course
Illustration plays a key role in all formats where
visual meaning and storytelling use images to
render a narrative. Illustrators are trained
professionals who can draw in a variety of
media not limited to pen and pencil, but also,
especially in today’s hyper-digital world, digital
image-making. Being able to utilize the best of
technology to render images is becoming
essential for any aspiring illustrator.
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 Concepts and Core Competencies
• Using Lines to Produce Volume • Creating Drawings According to Proportion
• Correct Proportion in Drawing
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• Layout figures and objects
• • Isometric Drawings
• Enhancement of Drawings
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• Illustration Clean up
• • Human Figures
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• Facial Expression and Gestures

• Source-out Concepts for Own Drawing

• Collecting, Organizing, and Reviewing Information
• Interpreting Concepts
• IPR
• Theoretical and Historical Concepts
• Designing a concept
 An illustration degree sets up graduates with
these skills to have successful careers in a
variety of fields. The Animation Career Review
explains, “Most illustrators choose to work in
art, publishing, advertising, gaming, or
multimedia. Just a few job titles include
animator, game developer, designer, creative
director, art director, installation design, book
illustrator, caricature artist, comic book artist,
exhibition designer, painter, sketch artist,
storyboard artist, mural designer, instructor, and
freelance artist.”
An illustrator typically gets hired or commissioned
to produce images on their own or visual
representations which accompany text and ideas.
Next, an illustrator’s workflow usually includes the
following steps, according to a feature from Career
Explorer: 1) discussing the client’s illustration and
design needs; 2) negotiating price and deadlines;
3) developing a sample to go over with the client;
4) producing the illustrations by the deadline.

Source: https://www.academiccourses.com/article/what-is-illustration-and-why-study-it/

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▪ Forensic Artist
▪ responsiblefor
creating sketches of
suspects based on
descriptions from
witnesses
▪ Courtroom
Illustrator
▪ responsible for
illustrating
courtroom scenes
where cameras are
banned
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The way to get
started is to quit
talking and
begin doing.

Walt Disney

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