Illustration with a Social Purpose: Leave Your Artistic Mark
A course by Fatinha Ramos , illustrator
Create conceptual illustrations that evoke a positive impact on the world by combining manual textures and digital tools in Photoshop
Create conceptual illustrations that evoke a positive impact on the world by combining manual textures and digital tools in Photoshop
An illustration can tell a unique story and shine a light on important social issues. The work of illustrator Fatinha Ramos, whose conceptual designs include a touch of surrealism and explore topics like global warming, sexism, and racism, has received various international awards. Her pieces have been published in editorials of international prestige, children's books, and cultural campaigns for big names like The New York Times, Google, and MoMA, to name a few.
In this course, learn to create an illustration that tackles a social issue. Fatinha teaches you how to compose your creation combining manual textures and digital tools in Photoshop. Now you have all the tools you need to truly have a positive social impact through your work.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 25 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (44)
- 553 students
- 11 lessons (2h 6m)
- 25 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an illustration with a social theme combining manual techniques and digital retouching in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in creating visual artwork capable of having a substantial social impact for the better. For amateur and professional illustrators who want to familiarize themselves with the editorial illustration process and discover new creative techniques.
Requirements and materials
Knowledge of basic design and Photoshop editing concepts are recommended for this course.
In terms of materials, you need some paper, graphite pencils, colored pencils, an eraser, gouache, black gesso, pastels, sandpaper, and some paintbrushes. An easel would also be useful. In order to digitalize your piece, you need a scanner or a camera (a phone will do) and a computer with access to Photoshop.
Reviews
A course by Fatinha Ramos
After more than a decade working as a designer and art director, Portuguese-born Fatinha Ramos decided to make her old dream of becoming a full-time illustrator her reality. Through conceptual images filled with unique textures and a touch of surrealism, she connects with her audience by creating pieces with a social message that explore themes such as global warming, racism, and sexism.
She has collaborated with big names including MoMA, Google, The New York Times, TIME, The Washington Post, Scientific American, and Amnesty International. Her work has also been recognized internationally by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators NY, 3×3 Magazine, Communication Arts, World Illustrations Awards, Creative Quarterly, Global Illustration Awards, Cannes Lions, and more.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The discovery of the theme
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Necessary materials
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research and brainstorming
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mood board
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sketches
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U3
Creative water travel
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Final drawing
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Creating manual textures
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digital ocean
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U4
final arrival
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Aquatic Details
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How to take the topic further and spread it on social media
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FP
Final project
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Editorial illustration based on a social theme
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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moniagras
Es un curso muy interesante!!! recién lo comienzo!!
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petrovic.rada
PlusReally inspiring course and with step by step explanations.
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PlusGreat!!
loufernandes10
PlusUm curso para ver e rever todos os meses tal a sua importância. Fatinha ensina o passo a passo de um projeto de arte imprescindível sobre a questão ecológica. Maravilhoso. Eu recomendo e venho aqui rever todas às vezes que perco a esperança na humanidade. Que venha novos cursos da Fatinha na @Domestika.
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mleon8
The course given by @Fatinha Ramos is great. It gives an insight on her illustration creation process, and on how to create an image that has an emotional impact on the readers and conveys a clear message. I highly recommend this course, and hope Fatinha will make more courses with @Domestika.