Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Media, Design en IT
Expert Class Illustration 38195/3495/2526/1/14
Study guide

Expert Class Illustration

38195/3495/2526/1/14
Academic year 2025-26
Is found in:
  • International programmes Media, Design and IT
    Programme option:
    • GDM International - Publication Design
    Choice package:
    • Subjects of your choice - Publication Design
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 8 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Peeters Andreas
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 208,00 hours

Component code

IPMDI/GDM/014

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Short description

We explore different aspects of illustrative design in this olod. Case studies of contemporary illustrators will cover various analogue and digital techniques (analogue printing techniques, digital drawing and painting, in-depth illustration software). In this subject, we make the bridge between digital and analogue applications: a laptop is a tool, but the physical realisation of an image is just as important. An aptitude for drawing is a nice touch in this subject, but not a requirement. The ability to tell a story with images is central.

Course content

The following topics will be covered:

  • Digital drawing and painting by observation on graphic drawing tablet
  • Handlettering
  • Portrait technique and background: analogue basis, digital execution
  • Deepening illustration software
  • Trends in the world of digital illustration: analysing existing cases
  • Experimenting with analogue printing techniques
  • Excursion

Study material (text): Mandatory

  • Online learning material on Digitap
  • Study guide
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Adobe Creative software
  • For this class, keep in mind additional costs for:
    • basic drawing materials such as pencils, markers, cutting knife, ruler, cutting mat A4, fine black marker, eraser, sketchbook, ...
    • prints on campus (via credits on your student card)
    • prints you may have made in a print shop outside school
    • model drawing workshop and screen printing workshop

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Practicum30,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours178,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodSkills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation)100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series100,00

Evaluation (text)

The conditions for a catch-up (partial) exam during and outside the examination series are to be found in the Education and Examination Regulations. In addition, the following also applies outside the examination series:

  • Not every evaluation activity can be redone for organizational or didactic reasons.