Sketchnoting 101: Drawing as a Communication Tool
A course by Scriberia , Visual Thinking Agency
Learn the basics of visual note-taking to communicate complex ideas into simple, engaging stories
Learn the basics of visual note-taking to communicate complex ideas into simple, engaging stories
At Scriberia, their mission is to help people think, work, and communicate through the power of pictures. Dan Porter and Chris Wilson, the founders of Scriberia, believe “drawing is decision-making” and they are here to teach you how to create simple yet highly engaging illustrations. With clients such as Twitter, Adidas, the UN, and the Red Cross, their work visually communicates information in a way that is easy-to-follow yet incredibly impactful.
In this course, embark on a visual thinking journey and learn to create images that tell important messages with confidence and clarity. Are you ready to transform the way you perceive drawing?
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 15 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (258)
- 8,116 students
- 19 lessons (3h 5m)
- 15 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an illustrated profile of Pablo Picasso using visual thinking and sketchnoting techniques.
Dan and Chris chose Pablo Picasso because he’s a recognized and inspirational visual artist, but you are free to illustrate whatever you choose!
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for curious minds who want to explore the art of sketchnoting. It doesn’t matter if you’re a confident illustrator or just starting out, this course is for everyone who wants to explore their creativity.
Requirements and materials
No previous drawing experience is necessary. Dan and Chris keep it simple!
To take this course, all you really need is paper, pencils, pens, and post-it notes. If you want to create a digital version of your work, you also need access to software like Photoshop, Procreate, or similar programs.
Reviews
Dan Porter and Chris Wilson founded Scriberia over a decade ago with the aim of creating pictures that work hard for their clients. From their studio in London, they’ve provided clients like Twitter, Adidas, the UN, the Red Cross, and other government agencies with illustrations that visually communicate information in a way that is both engaging and insightful. They believe that every piece that has left their studio has had an important job to do.
Chris is an Edinburgh-native who went on to study art and animation in university. Before meeting Dan, he worked as a creative director for almost a decade. Dan is from Manchester, and he studied art history and worked in art galleries. For Dan, drawing used to be for entertainment, but he soon stumbled upon the world of drawing conversations and applying it to data visualization. Soon after, Chris and Dan met, combined their creative abilities, and thus, Scriberia was born.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Us
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Influences
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U2
Starting to Think Visually
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Why Make Visual Notes?
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Our Five Commandments for Drawing
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Hierarchies of Information
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U3
Your Visual Toolkit
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Tools and Materials
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Introducing the Drawing Alphabet
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Stick People to Brick People
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U4
Structure and Playing With Type
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Structures and Signposts
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Type
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Simple Data Visualization
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U5
Unpacking the Problem and Telling Stories
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Research and Inspiration
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Narrative Analysis
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Layout and Style Guide
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U6
Putting It All Together
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Draft and Review Stage
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Final Artwork 1
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Final Artwork 2
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Final Artwork 3
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Graphic Recording Applications
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FP
Final project
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Sketchnoting 101: Drawing as a Communication Tool
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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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kamar
It is very well done, clear, concise and immediately applicable.
agatha_montagnon
I learned a lot during this class.
Thank you so much Chris and Dan for sharing your knowledge.
I can't wait to share my process and my final project.
It's been wonderful.
vidhyaprabhu14
PlusAmazing course... I learned a lot about sketchnoting, But more than that, I learned a lot about creative thinking and a way to express my thoughts visually. I highly recommend this course
ale_matteo_gm
Sou fã e não decepcionou em nada. Dicas incríveis para o upgrade da minha produção
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danimator
Buen curso, el proceso es claro y sencillo de seguir
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