Creation of Emotional Visual Narratives
A course by Paulo Abreu , Photographer and Visual Artist
Learn to combine digital art and photographs to create images that convey stories, emotions, and sensations
Learn to combine digital art and photographs to create images that convey stories, emotions, and sensations
Combining different artistic techniques allows you to produce unique images by exploring the creative limits of each medium organically. Photographer Paulo Abreu, whose work has been exhibited online and in galleries such as Designboom, The Pink Lemonade, and ImageNation, specializes in using digital art resources to create unpredictable visual compositions in which bodies, landscapes, and objects melt together to communicate messages that endure long after the click.
In this course, learn to compose an evocative visual piece using painting techniques, illustration, photography, and digital art. See how to develop your ideas from a non-visual reference and turn them into images. Paulo also gives you tips for putting the finishing touches on your composition and sharing it with the world.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 697 students
- 13 lessons (57m)
- 14 additional resources (2 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 a narrative visual piece in the medium of your choice, whether painting, illustration, photography, or digital art, using a non-visual reference.
Who is this online course for?
Creative professionals and anyone interested in broadening their resources and modes of artistic expression.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed for this course, just the materials relating to the medium of your choice, be it painting, illustration, photography, or digital art.
Reviews
A course by Paulo Abreu
Paulo Abreu is a photographer and visual artist with more than ten years' experience expressing himself through his graphic compositions. In his work, he creates narratives that tackle topics related to human existence and contain visual metaphors that allow the viewer to scrutinize and identify with an albeit unusual world.
His pieces have appeared in publications on a range of international art and culture platforms such as Liberatum, Mídia Ninja, Cultura Inquieta, The Pink Lemonade, DesignBoom, and Ignant. He has also produced exhibitions for ImageNation in Milan.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
Analysis
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Images and non-verbal language
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the age of images
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Mistakes also matter
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The Three Pillars of a Visual Narrative
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The search for inspiration
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U3
Development
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Defining the narrative
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building the narrative
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narrative montage
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digital creation process
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U4
Conclusion
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How to publish your work on social media
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Tips to stay inspired
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FP
Final project
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Creation of Emotional Visual Narratives
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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cesar2000manuel
Excelente curso, Paulo es maravilloso.
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jcgblanes
Adorei a didática do artista maravilhoso Paulo Abreu que conheci através do curso, Sei que leva algum tempo para absorver todo o conhecimento do curso, mas vou tentar aplicar nos meus estudos como um ilustrador iniciante.
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dacon
Excelente,muy bien explicado.
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m_romina_15
Excelente curso, el abordaje es super entretenido, denota la sensibilidad y compromiso del docente. Directo a los puntos clave.
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ferart2021
Me ha gustado el curso. Bien explicado. Lo recomiendo.
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