Digital Illustration (J581-002-2:2021)
LEVEL 2 SKILL KEMAHIRAN MALAYSIA
Digital Illustration (J581-002-2:2021)
LEVEL 2 SKILL KEMAHIRAN MALAYSIA
Course Overview
Digital Illustration involves utilising digital tools to create images through direct manipulation by the artist, often employing devices such as tablets, smart pens, or mice. It differs from computer-generated art, which is generated by a computer using mathematical models created by the artist. Moreover, it is distinct from digital manipulation of photographs, as it entails constructing original artwork from scratch.
Digital Illustration finds extensive application in various design and graphic illustration domains. It is commonly employed in web design, software design, poster creation, t-shirt design, computer animation, and advertising. The essence of Digital Illustration lies in crafting narrative images that tell stories, evoke emotions or moods, and promote concepts or products. While traditional illustrations are produced using techniques like oil painting or watercolour on paper or canvas, digital illustrations are created using software or applications.
As the demand for Digital Illustrators continues to rise in Malaysia, there is a growing need for a highly-skilled and competent workforce to produce creative content in three key fields: publishing editing, digital illustration, and graphic design, categorised based on skill level. The process begins with information analysis and content preparation. Digital illustrators are capable of swiftly generating visual information for digital art creation, utilizing a shared design space that allows artists to seamlessly progress from concept to final artwork while exploring the maximum potential of new media technologies. The process culminates with graphic designers who finalize and publish the content in various formats required by the creative industry. This job title can be held by an individual designer or a collaborative creative team.
Course Overview
Digital Illustration involves utilising digital tools to create images through direct manipulation by the artist, often employing devices such as tablets, smart pens, or mice. It differs from computer-generated art, which is generated by a computer using mathematical models created by the artist. Moreover, it is distinct from digital manipulation of photographs, as it entails constructing original artwork from scratch.
Digital Illustration finds extensive application in various design and graphic illustration domains. It is commonly employed in web design, software design, poster creation, t-shirt design, computer animation, and advertising. The essence of Digital Illustration lies in crafting narrative images that tell stories, evoke emotions or moods, and promote concepts or products. While traditional illustrations are produced using techniques like oil painting or watercolour on paper or canvas, digital illustrations are created using software or applications.
As the demand for Digital Illustrators continues to rise in Malaysia, there is a growing need for a highly-skilled and competent workforce to produce creative content in three key fields: publishing editing, digital illustration, and graphic design, categorised based on skill level. The process begins with information analysis and content preparation. Digital illustrators are capable of swiftly generating visual information for digital art creation, utilizing a shared design space that allows artists to seamlessly progress from concept to final artwork while exploring the maximum potential of new media technologies. The process culminates with graphic designers who finalize and publish the content in various formats required by the creative industry. This job title can be held by an individual designer or a collaborative creative team.
Competency Unit (CU)
Competency Unit (CU)
CU01: Digital Illustration Analytical Drawing
– Draw geometric object
– Draw organic objects
– Draw line rendering
CU02: Digital Illustration Perspective Drawing
– Draw one point perspective line
– Draw two point perspective line
– Draw three perspective line
– Draw curvilinear perspective
– Draw isometric drawing
CU03: Digital Illustration Tracing
– Carry out digital line tracing
– Create shapes and form
– Carry out hand lettering tracing
CU04: Digital Illustration Flat Colouring
– Carry out greyscale colouring
– Carry out red, green, blue (RGB) colouring
– Carry out cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK) colouring
– Carry out pantone colouring
CU01: Digital Illustration Analytical Drawing
– Draw geometric object
– Draw organic objects
– Draw line rendering
CU02: Digital Illustration Perspective Drawing
– Draw one point perspective line
– Draw two point perspective line
– Draw three perspective line
– Draw curvilinear perspective
– Draw isometric drawing
CU03: Digital Illustration Tracing
– Carry out digital line tracing
– Create shapes and form
– Carry out hand lettering tracing
CU04: Digital Illustration Flat Colouring
– Carry out greyscale colouring
– Carry out red, green, blue (RGB) colouring
– Carry out cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK) colouring
– Carry out pantone colouring
Artwork
Artwork
Career Prospects
Illustrator
Concept Artist
Storyboard Artist
Educational and Publication
Game Artist
Editorial Illustrator
Visual Development Artist
Comic Book Artist
Career Prospects
Illustrator
Concept Artist
Storyboard Artist
Educational and Publication
Game Artist
Editorial Illustrator
Visual Development Artist
Comic Book Artist
