Creative Illustration for Graphic Design
Creating images to help communicate
Bilbao
ESP
Specialization Course
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
Inside the labs
+3
Printmaking Workshop
+2
Multidisciplinary Workshop on Artistic Techniques
+3
Prototyping Workshop
+4
Textile Workshop
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