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Illustration for Motion

Learn to Illustrate for Animation

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Also included in our Team training for 3 or more people.

Learn On Your Own Schedule

Level up your skills on your own timeline. All course materials are available to you 24/7.

13 Projects/21+ Hours

Master designing for motion with 13 projects and over 21 hours of video training.

Intermediate

This is an intermediate course, ideal for those with a few years of motion design or animation experience under their belts.

Course Overview

In Illustration for Motion you'll learn the foundations of modern illustration from Sarah Beth Morgan. You’ll discover a range of illustrative styles through mock client briefs meant to mimic jobs found in the real world. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to create incredible illustrated works of art that you can use in your animation projects right away.

You Get:

21+ hours of video training

13 real-world projects

Supplemental podcasts and PDF Guides

Unlimited personalized critique on your work

Access to our 24/7 online community

Verified credential upon completion of the coursework

Course syllabus.

Familiarize Yourself with the Course

Get started with creating digital illustrations in Adobe Photoshop using a Wacom Tablet or just pen and paper. Dive into your first exercise to assess your skills.

Creating Strong Concepts

This week, break down scripts, generate concepts, and solve creative problems. Start with crafting illustration options for a client, then develop a black and white line work illustration with a pop of color.

Break things down into Basic Forms and Shapes

Explore abstracting objects to appear "flat" but with depth early in the week, then add stylized textures and shading to enhance mood and feeling in your illustrations.

Breaking through Imposter Syndrome

Dedicate this week to focusing intensely on your illustrations, with bonus content on becoming a professional illustrator and overcoming early career challenges.

1, 2, & 3 Point Perspective

Master different perspectives in illustration—1 point, 2 point, bird's eye, and isometric. Learn to add style and when it's acceptable to adjust accuracy.

Creating Charming Characters

Focus on drawing human forms in poses without facial details initially. Later, add expressions and turn objects into characters, with a stylized approach.

Working with Illustrations as an Animator

During Focus Week, delve deeper into your projects with insights on collaborating effectively as an illustrator with animators.

Defining a Style

Learn about various illustration styles, understand their visual and emotional appeal, and apply these styles to projects, including one that replicates a historical look.

Put Your Skills to the Test

For your final project, combine all learned skills to create a unique piece from a client brief. This work will be a standout addition to your portfolio.

Meet your instructor.

Sarah Beth Morgan

Animation Director, Illustrator & Educator

Sarah Beth Morgan is an art director, illustrator, and designer based in Cleveland, OH. Prior to her career in motion design, she spent her childhood years in Saudi Arabia where she developed a unique take on the world. This experience expanded her artistic horizons, pushing her to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design. She spent her early career at Gentleman Scholar and Oddfellows. It was working for these top-notch motion studios that gave her the confidence to branch out on her own. Now, as a full-time freelancer, she enjoys diving headfirst into passion projects, collaborating with new friends, and advocating for other women in the industry.

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