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OCA Learning Log

Patrick Simpson | Key Steps Illustration

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  • Exercises: Part 1
    • Exercise: The history of illustration
    • Exercise: Getting the gist
  • Exercises: Part 2
    • Exercise: Writing a brief
    • Exercise: Spider Diagrams
    • Exercise: Turning words into pictures
    • Exercise: Making a moodboard
    • Exercise: Using reference
    • Exercise: Exploring drawing and painting
    • Exercise: An objective drawing
    • Exercise: A subjective drawing
    • Exercise: Using black and white
    • Exercise: Choosing content
    • Exercise: Visual metaphors
  • Exercises: Part 3
    • Exercise: Illustrating visual space
    • Exercise: Reading an image
    • Exercise: Image development
    • Exercise: Abstract illustration
    • Exercise: Giving instructions
    • Exercise: Viewpoint
    • Exercise: Client visuals
    • Exercise: Making a mock-up
  • Exercises: Part 4
    • Exercise: Identifying tools and materials
    • Exercise: Museum posters
    • Exercise: A children’s book cover
    • Exercise: A menu card
    • Exercise: A tattoo
    • Exercise: Visual distortion
    • Exercise: Character development
  • Exercises: Part 5
    • Exercise: Your own work
    • Exercise: Editorial illustration
    • Exercise: Travel guides
    • Exercise: Text and image
    • Exercise: Packaging
    • Exercise: Working for children
    • Exercise: Educational strip
  • Assignments
    • Assignment: Say Hello
    • Assignment: Point of sale display
    • Assignment: A poster
    • Assignment: Magazine illustration
    • Assignment: Seven Days