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Actionable Composition Knowledge You Can Apply Immediately
Learn the core elements of composition—structure, lighting, and color—and build essential compositional skills through artwork analysis. By the end of this section, you’ll complete an illustration that conveys a strong sense of atmosphere and air.
Generating Ideas for Creating Compelling Illustrations
Gyoukan emphasizes the balance between composition, style, and character design when creating impactful illustrations. Through live demonstrations, you’ll learn how to consider these elements together during the ideation process and translate them into a cohesive illustration.
Tool Workflows That Improve Efficiency and Quality
You’ll learn how to work with photo resources in Photoshop, the basics of Blender, and practical ways to apply 3DCG. The instructor shares how to leverage the strengths of each tool to improve quality and complete illustrations efficiently within a limited time.
Creating Illustrations Based on a 3DCG Foundation
Using images created in Blender as a base, Gyoukan explains how to refine and paint illustrations while integrating composition principles and photobashing techniques into the workflow.
Bringing Light, Atmosphere, and Presence Into Your Work
Deepen your understanding of light and color, and learn how to design lighting based on different times of day and seasons. You’ll also acquire techniques for expressing a convincing sense of atmosphere and immersion in finished illustrations.
Becoming an Active Illustrator in the Age of Social Media
Drawing from personal experience, Gyoukan shares how to practice and think strategically if you aim to become an illustrator in a short period of time—especially when positioning yourself as a professional illustrator in today’s social-media-driven landscape.
**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.
- Section 01
01. "Knowledge" and "Skills"
01. Self-introduction and course objectives- Self-introduction & experience as a self-taught Illustrator - For those who want to quickly accumulate professional-level skills - The difference between "skills" and "knowledge"
02. Foundational knowledge supported by skills- Perspective View - Understanding Light and Color Through Physical Laws - Human Body
- Section 02
02. Knowledge needed to create a good artwork: Composition
03. Composition: Think about uniquely attractive compositions.- What is composition? - Various compositions and effects - Practical examples
04. Color: Color scheme based on primary color and color balance.- What is color in composition? - Methods and effects of using color in illustration - Color changes and empathy based on factors such as time and weather - Practical examples
05. Light: Various lighting effects- What is light and shadow? - Various light and shadow effects based on different time periods and situations - Practical examples
06. The Three Elements of Composition- Composition by integrating elements of color and light - Understanding composition through practical examples - Practical examples applicable to scale-down images
- Section 03
03. Methods other than hand-drawn: 3DCG and photographs
07. How to use Blender- Advantages of using Blender - Basic functions and frequently used keyboard shortcuts - Modeling exercises
08. Modeling Practice ①- Decide which object to model - Introduction and import of basic extended functions - Actual modeling
09. Modeling Practice ②- Make good use of features for modeling natural scenery - Create models
10. How to use photo materials: Photobash- How to make good use of photo assets - Advantages and precautions of Photobash
- Section 04
04. "Knowledge" in Practice: Sketching through Composition and 3DCG
11. Decide on style and generate inspiration- Decide on style and generate inspiration - Gather necessary information - Consider composition and draw a rough sketch
12. Character design in background illustrations- Character design based on background illustrations - Character placement considering composition
13. Sketch: A grand, open scene- Practical application of composition knowledge - Practical application of 3DCG and Photobash Sketching with Photoshop
14. Sketching: A lifelike and vivid scene- Practical application of composition knowledge - Practical application of 3DCG and Photobash Sketching with Photoshop
15. Sketch: A powerless and tragic scene.- Practical application of composition knowledge - Practical application of 3DCG and Photobash Sketching with Photoshop
- Section 05
"Knowledge" in Practice: Combining Basic Knowledge to Create Illustrations
16. Formal commencement of 3D drawing ①- Adjust 3DCG to match the sketch
17. Formal commencement of 3D drawing ②- Rendering tool description - Camera function description - Perspective view function description and rendering
18. Final Draft: Background ①- Photoshop retouching tasks - Methods for blending photo materials - Effective use of perspective view function
19. Final Draft: Background ②- Added some precautions and demonstrations for hand-drawing - Considerations for light and color adjustments
20. Final Draft: Characters- Methods for drawing characters using 3D - Methods for blending characters into the background and scene
21. Closing- Techniques and software features used in the final stages
- Section 06
06. If you want to pursue a career in drafting
22. Methods for making illustration a career- Goal: Freelancer - Illustrator work in the online world - Illustrator work in real life
23. Recommended practice methods- Film Studies - Analysis of Films - Imagining and Describing the Process
24. Bonus- Introduction to auxiliary functions and tools that are helpful for drawing
This course will use
- Adobe Photoshop (ver CC 22.20 or above)
- Blender (ver3.5 or above)
- Clip Studio Paint
※ 可使用 Photoshop 代替。
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized class experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the course.
