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Introduction to Illustration

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Courses Code
QEXCEINTILU
Study method
Part Time
Location(s)
Cannock Lichfield

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  • Is this course for you?

    Within this course, students will learn the art of illustration. They will be taught the key elements of illustration including the media, tools and skills needed to bring their ideas to life. Illustration is a ‘fun’ branch of art that really lets you bring the magical and childlike ideas to your page- where there isn’t such thing as a mistake- only charm. Students will learn how to illustrate objects, nature, buildings, characters and animals and how to master creating charming drawings to be proud of. Illustration can be used to create pieces for yourself, brilliant gifts or bring a story or idea to life on a page.

    Throughout the course, students will receive instruction on some of the basic methods of illustration including nature, architecture, characters, animals and objects and how to finish a piece. They will learn how to use ink, outlines and colour to bring their own pieces to life. They will have the opportunity to use what they learn to create their own stories, art pieces, cards or work on their own project with supervision.

    By the end of the course, students should have gained a solid knowledge of how to create a charming and beautiful illustration to be able to create wonderful decorations, pieces and projects of their own.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for the subject.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Skills will include the ability to use illustration in a variety of subjects to tell your own story. Being able to use illustration media and tools to create your own images. A knowledge of what creates a good illustration and how to illustrate objects, characters and more.

    Course objectives:

    • Understand how to use outlines, ink and colour to create illustrations
    • Create products of their own using correct techniques for different subjects
    • Know basic illustration concepts like how to draw people, animals, nature and buildings in order to create their own scenes and stories
    • Develop their own specific projects based on their favourite subjects
    • Gain confidence in illustration to be able to work with all tools with good speed
    • Use their imagination to bring their illustrations to life with confidence and ease

  • Careers

    After this course, you can progress on a qualification course to further your career. You may want to explore other art courses to broaden your subject and skill knowledge and ability.

  • English and maths

    No maths will be embedded in the course but creative writing can be paired with illustration to create stories and work based on characters.

  • Other important information

    Students will be provided with a list of basic equipment prior to classes and will work in a sketchbook provided while they learn the key skills. Tools and equipment needed later in the course will be given and/or provided.

  • Is this course for you?

    Within this course, students will learn the art of illustration. They will be taught the key elements of illustration including the media, tools and skills needed to bring their ideas to life. Illustration is a ‘fun’ branch of art that really lets you bring the magical and childlike ideas to your page- where there isn’t such thing as a mistake- only charm. Students will learn how to illustrate objects, nature, buildings, characters and animals and how to master creating charming drawings to be proud of. Illustration can be used to create pieces for yourself, brilliant gifts or bring a story or idea to life on a page.

    Throughout the course, students will receive instruction on some of the basic methods of illustration including nature, architecture, characters, animals and objects and how to finish a piece. They will learn how to use ink, outlines and colour to bring their own pieces to life. They will have the opportunity to use what they learn to create their own stories, art pieces, cards or work on their own project with supervision.

    By the end of the course, students should have gained a solid knowledge of how to create a charming and beautiful illustration to be able to create wonderful decorations, pieces and projects of their own.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are required just an enthusiasm for the subject.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Skills will include the ability to use illustration in a variety of subjects to tell your own story. Being able to use illustration media and tools to create your own images. A knowledge of what creates a good illustration and how to illustrate objects, characters and more.

    Course objectives:

    • Understand how to use outlines, ink and colour to create illustrations
    • Create products of their own using correct techniques for different subjects
    • Know basic illustration concepts like how to draw people, animals, nature and buildings in order to create their own scenes and stories
    • Develop their own specific projects based on their favourite subjects
    • Gain confidence in illustration to be able to work with all tools with good speed
    • Use their imagination to bring their illustrations to life with confidence and ease

  • Careers

    After this course, you can progress on a qualification course to further your career. You may want to explore other art courses to broaden your subject and skill knowledge and ability.

  • English and maths

    No maths will be embedded in the course but creative writing can be paired with illustration to create stories and work based on characters.

  • Other important information

    Students will be provided with a list of basic equipment prior to classes and will work in a sketchbook provided while they learn the key skills. Tools and equipment needed later in the course will be given and/or provided.

Testimonials

Photo of Community Lecturer Leah Riley holding illustration of giraffe

"Leah Riley is an illustrator based in Lichfield who has run her own business “Made by Leah” for the past 6 years. She is a self-taught artist and illustrator with a broad knowledge of what creates a good illustration and the tools and imagination required to really bring an idea to the page. She creates stories, artwork, homeware and stationery products within her work and is keen to teach people the art of a great doodle."

Leah Riley

Community Lecturer

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    Start Date: 12th January 2026

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  • Introduction to Illustration(FC)

    Lichfield College

    Start Date: 13th April 2026

    Code: QLEXCEINTILU-3

    Cost: £100

    Start Time: 19:00 PM

    End Time:21:00 PM

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    Day(s): Monday

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