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Course description

This inspiring short course at Chelsea College of Arts explores the art of graphic design and illustration for paper ephemera and prop making.

Students learn how to merge illustration and graphics combining both analogue and digital technologies to create vintage and period paper designs.

During the course, students build their confidence and create a series of designs, concept pieces and mockups which may be used for graphic props for films and immersive experiences. Work produced may be added to portfolios to convey ideas.

The course delves into the intersection of film, art, graphics and design. Students are encouraged to experiment with drawing and printmaking alongside working with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course students should:

• Gain a better understanding of the role of a graphic designer in a film/theatre/concept context
• Have researched graphics from various time periods creating image collections to help with development
• Be able to organise a project
• Have experience of initial sketching and development
• Have experience of lo-fi printmaking Stamp and tetra pack
• Have insight into font creation analogue and digital
• Have insight into file organising and project management
• Be able to create a design vintage graphic poster (or similar project) using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Be able to create a design for blade sign (or similar project) using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Be able to create a design for vintage packaging design (or similar project) using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Understand file setup for displaying images to client

Who should attend?

This exciting course is aimed at anyone interested in paper graphic props for film or immersive design. It would be an excellent fit for creatives who want to explore more vintage period design creating facsimiles of ephemera – a popular illustration and graphic style. Some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator would be helpful but is not required.

Level: all levels welcome

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

• Study at Chelsea College of Arts one of London’s most prestigious art and design colleges
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion and a digital badge:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates and digital badges are great to complement your CV