Language

Spanish

Start date

April 2027

Frequency

Evening

Duration

3 Months

Credits

12 (120 horas)

Course Coordination

Puño

Price

3.500 €

Learn how to create powerful images that bring graphic design projects to life. Discover key techniques and transform your ideas into illustrations with an impact. Master the art of visual communication!

Illustration is an essential part of graphic design. It’s a powerful visual resource that can be used to make publications, physical spaces, products, brands and campaigns connect emotionally with their audience. There is no other course like it in Spain; you’ll put what you learn into practice with the help of professionals of recognized prestige working in the sector. Gain experience working on projects for editorial design, packaging, advertising, social media and animation, developing your creative and personal skills to meet the demands of the local and global market.  

Information to decide

Use illustration and graphic design to create unique and memorable images to make your projects stand out. 

Working on a variety of content in theoretical and practical sessions and analysing case studies gives students first-hand experience of working in the sector so you can consolidate and internalize the knowledge you’ve acquired and effectively develop your own projects.  

Professionals who want to apply what they’ve learned in graphic design projects, and people with a passion for illustration who want to put their passion into a professional career. Applicants should have a degree in a creative discipline or, a portfolio to showcase their experience and skill. 

Learn to apply illustration to graphic design to create visual projects that make a difference. With the help of professionals working in the sector you’ll acquire the practical knowledge and techniques you need to stand out in this field. Turn your creative talent into a professional career! 

Syllabus

Introduction

The history of applied illustration

The basics of illustration



Creativity, illustration and graphic design

Analog and digital illustration 

Your creative voice

Conceptualization

Trends and references



Experimental and graphic illustration

From story to concept

Graphic illustration

Collage



Editorial ilustration

Book covers

Editorial illustration for children and adults

Illustration for the press



Illustration for packaging

The soul of the product. 

Three-dimensional illustration. 

An introduction to calligraphy and lettering

Illustration for advertising and graphic campaigns 

Analysing project needs. 

Strategy

Illustration applied to different media and formats



Illustration for environmental graphics

Humanization

Illustration for public and private spaces

Mural illustration



Illustration for social networks

Digital voice

Illustration for brands on social networks

Illustration for media on social networks

Graphic humour on social networks



Animation

Comics and graphic novels

Storytelling

The image in motion

2D animation



Workshops

Portfolio 

Being self-employed 

Copyright 

Project management

Faculty

Course Leader

Puño

Teacher

Javier Royo

Teacher

René Merino

Teacher

Susana Blasco

Teacher

Javier Jaén

Teacher

Oscar Alonso

Teacher

Laura Árbol

Teacher

Raisa Álava

Teacher

Idoia García de Cortázar

Teacher

Elisabeth Pérez Fernández

Teacher

Higinia Garay

Teacher

Aitor Aretxabaleta

Teacher

Iván Bravo

News

“TypoLAB”, del alumno Gonzalo Muñoz, premiado en los Young Ones Student Awards

13 May 2026

“TypoLAB,” by student Gonzalo Muñoz, wins an award at the Young Ones Student Awards

This student's project for the Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design has been awarded a Student Merit

11 May 2026

Design tells its story at the Turin International Book Fair with EDICOLA IED

From 14 to 18 May, a newsstand of creativity presents the first two issues of Notes on Plural Intelligences alongside a selection of the best Italian and international magazines, accompanied by a programme of talks and workshops exploring themes of design, publishing and contemporary communication

11 May 2026

The creative talent of IED Barcelona takes the stage at ADC*E High Potentials 2026

Irina Kavtaradze, a fourth-year Advertising student, was one of the 30 new talents selected from 170 international applications to present her portfolio on the DHub stage before leading European agencies and studios.

07 May 2026

IED.60 Public Program - May: between Plural Intelligences and the culture of design

The programme of IED events open to both the internal and external communities continues in may; it was launched to mark the 60th anniversary as a collective reflection on the role of design.

06 May 2026

IED at the “Lápiz de Acero” Award in Colombia

IED joins Lápiz de Acero 2026 in Bogotá, supporting emerging talent and the future of design.

06 May 2026

The gaudeamusPROJECTA Awards recognise IED Barcelona Visual Arts

“Sutura”, by IED Barcelona Graphic Design alumnus Carmina Goran, is one of the 24 projects selected in the 9th edition of the awards celebrating emerging talent in graphic design and excellence in education.

28 April 2026

IED Milano partner in the international Blended Intensive Programme

The programme has been coordinated by ENSAV La Cambre, Brussels.

Forbes Next Leaders – IED Student designs the April cover of Next Leaders | © Forbes Next Leaders - Studentessa IED firma la copertina di aprile di Next Leaders

27 April 2026

Forbes Next Leaders: the April cover designed by Giada Boselli

IED and Forbes Next Leaders continue their shared journey with the development of the third cover of the magazine, created for the month of April.

22 April 2026

IED Madrid plays a leading role at Brut! Madrid with nominations for “ABONO 03: Hogar” and “TypoLAB”

Brut! Madrid is bringing together design students and professionals at La Nave on Friday 8 May for an event dedicated to emerging talent

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