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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA
Course Name (English) CREATIVE DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Course Code GDT215
MQF Credit 3
Course Description Digital Illustration will emphasise on the impact of computer graphics, including the computer’s creative role and digital setting, hardware and software, and blending of traditional and digital process.
Transferable Skills Digital & traditional drawing and painting. Graphic tablet and software operation. Character design creation and applications.
Teaching Methodologies Lectures, Blended Learning, Studio, Demonstrations, Presentation
CLO
CLO1 Apply fundamental knowledge of digital illustration & modern image - making concept for a compelling digital illustration project
CLO2 Follow digital illustration applications and tools techniques for achieving proficient design
CLO3 Initiate creative digital illustration projects with an admirable level of competency
Pre-Requisite Courses No course recommendations
Reading List
Recommended Text
  • Mark 'Wigan' Williams, Basics Illustration 03: Text and Image, 2019 Ed., Bloomsbury Publishing [ISBN: 1350034851]
  • Rafiq Elmansy, Illustrator Foundations: The Art of Vector Graphics, Design and Illustration in Illustrator, 2017 Ed., Taylor & Francis Group [ISBN: 1138416843]
  • Chad Chelius, Rob Schwartz, Learn Adobe Illustrator CC for Graphic Design and Illustration: Adobe Certified Associate Exam Preparation, 2018 Ed., Peachpit Press [ISBN: 0134878388]
  • ImagineFX, ImagineFX: Manga: The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Digital Painting Techniques, 2011 Ed., Pavilion Books [ISBN: 1843405784]
  • 3DTotal.com, Digital Painting Techniques: Practical Techniques of Digital Art Masters Volume 1 of Masters Collection, 2017 Ed., Taylor & Francis Limited [ISBN: 1138417807]
  • Alan Male, Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective, 2017 Ed., Bloomsbury Publishing [ISBN: 1474263038]
  • Mike Mattesi, Force: Character Design from Life Drawing, 2012 Ed., CRC Press [ISBN: 1136139907]
Reference Book Resources
  • Lawrence Zeegen 2010, Complete Digital Illustration: A Master Class in Image-Making, Rockport Publishers [ISBN: 288893096X]
  • 3dtotal, 3dtotal Publishing, Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop, 2020 Ed., 3DTotal Publishing
  • Kevin Crossley, Character Design from the Ground Up, 2019 Ed., CRC Press LLC [ISBN: 1138428124]
Article/Paper ListThis Course does not have any article/paper resources
Other ReferencesThis Course does not have any other resources