Language

Spanish

Start date

October 2026

Frequency

Evening

Duration

3 Months

Credits

12 (120 horas)

Course Coordination

Javier Royo

Price

3.300 €

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

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

08 January 2026

TDC 71 Exhibition connects New York with Bilbao, Barcelona, and Madrid

A traveling exhibition that brings together a leading international selection of typography, calligraphy, and lettering across fields such as identity, editorial design, and applied graphics.

19 December 2025

IED Barcelona celebrates Graduation Day for a hundred students from Master's and Specialisation Courses

The event recognises their successful journey through their studies at the school.

Green lettering on a blue background with the copy Welcome Event 26

18 December 2025

Welcome event Postgraduate 2025/2026 - IED Barcelona

It will take place on 15 and 16 January for Master's, Postgraduate and Specialization Course students.

04 December 2025

IED Turin signs the visual for “Alice Oltre lo Specchio – Best of Cannes” the event showcasing the best of international creativity

The visual concept for the sixth edition was created by Chiara Basili and Letizia Donetti, Graphic Design students, with a project born from an image suspended in space and time.

03 December 2025

IED Turin Photography Students capture Casa Tennis and Casa Gusto during the ATP Finals

A fresh, creative perspective on Turin’s major events, blending sport, culture, and community.

01 December 2025

AQU Catalunya and IED Barcelona begin a mass survey to gauge the satisfaction of recent graduates

More than 60,000 people who finished their university and artistic studies last year will receive the survey, which will serve to improve the degrees currently being taught. Participants will be entered into a prize draw for the latest generation iPhone.

Tres premios a Alumni y estudiantes IED Madrid durante el mes de noviembre: Premio Nacional de Innovacion, Frame Awards & Premio Antalia Decora

28 November 2025

Three awards for IED Madrid alumni and students in November: National Innovation Award, Frame Awards & Antalia Decora

Federico Sáinz de Robles wins the National Innovation Award with his brand Sepiia, while Lucas Muñoz receives the FRAME Editor's Pick mention for his COLAB project for Sancal and Jacobo López del Hierro Llopis wins third prize at Antalia Decora

25 November 2025

IED Barcelona pays tribute to Cine Comedia ahead of its conversion into the Museu Carmen Thyssen Barcelona

Visual Arts students artistically transform the iconic venue’s seats in a symbolic action that brings together emerging creativity and cultural heritage.

21 November 2025

IED Barcelona designs the NFT for the GrausTIC Awards once again

Carlos Solines, a student of Motion Graphics and Video, is the author of the virtual trophy for these awards recognising innovative uses of information and communication technologies in Catalonia.

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Projects Presentation

12 January 2026 - 31 January 2026

Bilbao

Opening of the Graphic Installation at the Papelera Building

Drawing from the work of the American artist Barbara Kruger, IED Kunsthal Bilbao articulates a generational message that invites reflection on the role of image and communication in the urban space.

Encuentro Loewe Foundation Craft Prize - 20 enero 19.30h - Serrería belga
Lecture and Panel discussion

20 January 2026 - 20 January 2026

Madrid

Loewe Foundation Craft Prize Talk – 20th January 7.30 pm - Serrería belga

A talk about contemporary craftsmanship on the occasion of the ninth edition of LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize

Open Day

24 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Multiple

IED Open Day Italy

A calendar of appointments to discover all training courses IED Italy in the areas of Design, Fashion, Visual Arts, Cinema, Communication, Art and Restoration.

Lecture and Panel discussion

25 February 2026 - 25 February 2026

Barcelona

IED MUSES Talks: Omar Sosa

The co-founder of ‘Apartamento Magazine’ will be the second guest of the second season of the IED’s inspirational talk series. The event will take place on 25 February 2026 at 6:30 pm at IED Barcelona.

Lecture and Panel discussion

05 March 2026 - 05 March 2026

Bilbao

IED MUSES Talks: Albert Folch

Creative director Albert Folch, currently working as an independent creative, headlines a new IED MUSES Talks session on March 5, 2026 at 7:00 pm at IED Kunsthal Bilbao.