

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
ILLUSTRATING WITH ANTONIO DE LUCA JUNE 5 TO JUNE 7, 2015
WORKSHOP
THE TEACHER
Colorista, illustrator, concept designer
He landed in Rome some 15 years ago to learn various human visual languages. After studying painting, he experimented comic books (Bonelli, Kodansha), pre-visualization for cinema, videogames concept design (Gameloft, Fantasy Flight, Hit Point ), illustration for games and publishing with many international productions and prints. In his alien mind, the dilemma between tradition and technological innovation is solved through digital paint...
The Workshop is a 3 days full immersion in figurative art and illustration through digital tools and methods.
PROGRAM
DAY 1: THE GRAMMAR OF VISUAL LANGUAGE
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From perception to representation: symbols and processes of visual communication
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Composition: image structure and visual forces
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Framing: a matter of point of view
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Space: meaning and methods of representation
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Light and shadow: physics and narration
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Color: theory, tonal relationships and chromatic palettes
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Demonstration with Photoshop

DAY 2: FROM CHARACTERS TO SCENES
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Anatomical characterization
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Postures and body language
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Basical knowledge about costume: design and materials
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Environment and set design
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Illustration and literary genres
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Demonstration with Photoshop

DAY 3: DIGITAL WORKFLOW
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From thumbnails to final sketches
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References and archive of images
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Techniques of drawing and digital coloring
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Methods of finalizing
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Realization of a digital illustration
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Portfolio review

COST AND SCHEDULE
Cost: € 250,00 VAT included. For more info on discounts and promotions visit the FAQ page
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Time Schedule: 10:00 – 13:00 14:30 – 18:00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course language: Italian
Availability: 20 people
Required tools: Laptop and graphic tablet
Required knowledge: Basic knowledge of photoshop or equivalent, basic drawing skill
General requirements: N/A
Notes: An interpreting service will be available for a minimum of 5 requests.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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HOW TO ENROLL
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Courses can be booked:
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via email to info@idea-academy.it
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The booking is not binding and it turns into a real enrollment only after paying the enrollment fee. In case of payment through bank transfer, students have to send the TRN code via email to info@idea-academy.it
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