Have you wanted to try drawing or painting with a drawing tablet? Or were you wanting to try out applying your Natural History Illustration skills or drawing skills in a new and exciting way?

Course Description

Have you wanted to try drawing or painting with a drawing tablet? Or were you wanting to try out applying your Natural History Illustration skills or drawing skills in a new and exciting way?

This 5-credit module will cover digital drawing and painting techniques, how to use virtual brushes, applying colour and texture. We will also cover how to create your own template and using your own drawings and paintings in a digital format.

Each unit will enable you to practice the technique, develop your ideas, reflect upon what you have learnt and conduct research to complement your study and extend your learning. Students should aim to complete at least 50 hours of study (even more is advisable) to get the most out of this module and to fulfil the criteria for the course. All module content is accessed through our online learning portal; you need access to a computer, camera/phone camera and to be proficient in using email.

You will need access to a drawing tablet like an iPad or Wacom drawing tablet and the appropriate software like Adobe Photoshop, GIMP or Krita, please be aware of this before joining the course.