Create Your Own Illustrated Journal – C8022

This 7-week beginners course offers the opportunity to creatively combine images and text in a personal art journal. Learn how to record your daily life; visually expressing your interests and feelings in a personal way. You will study with an industry specialist. The College has the latest current IT suites and Adobe software for you to successfully learn in a friendly adult environment.

Year 1

The tutor will guide you through a range of practical exercises. You will try a variety of materials and techniques including brush pens, collage, stamping and lettering. Learn how to embrace mistakes and overcome the fear of a blank page
We will explore where to find inspiration and how to use prompts, so you can continue your practice in your own time. Ultimately finding ways of working that suit you and result in a unique journal.

There are no formal entry requirements, however having some formal knowledge of Art, drawing and visual recording would be advantageous

You will be introduced to techniques through group demonstrations and benefit from individual feedback. There is no formal assessment but you will be set personal targets from your tutor.

Tuition fees

Tuition Fees (19+): £25.00

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs.

Disclaimer

If the course is longer than one year the total fees are for the first year only and further fees may apply in future years. All fees are based on a ‘home’ learner status. Please contact us for information on overseas fees.

For more information, please see our course fee disclaimers page.

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You can consider further hobby courses in the Art or Digital skills at the College.
Digital Art skills can lead to many pathways and jobs within the art and design sector including, graphic design, illustrator, concept artist, fashion, print, surface pattern, interior designer, advertising, print, info graphics, art director, art worker.

You will be contacted to attend an interview if required, or you will be sent a conditional offer according to the entry requirements for the course. You will then be invited in to enrol for your chosen course of study.
For enrol and pay courses: Once you have decided to take the course, you need to fill in a short learner details form online and pay the course fee. Once you have done this, you will receive an electronic confirmation of enrolment and payment.