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I want to be a illustrator.
I am currently attending college. What classes should I take to be a illustrator. #college
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Yash’s Answer
Hello Elana,
It's good that you're interested in becoming an illustrator, in order to become an illustrator you need to be well versed with the digital tools used today for illustration apart from getting a relevant certification or qualification, although, in most cases the latter is seldom required you can still display your expertise with a strong portfolio which is a prerequisite apart from the indispensable quality of harboring creativity.
--Prerequisites
In order to begin with I would suggest you to start with illustrating on paper you can get decent instructional videos on calligraphy and sorts on youtube, unless you would like to learn it elsewhere.
--Beginner
The next step is to progress on to learning niche softwares such as Autodesk Sketchbook, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign etc.
--Intermediate
Once you have successfully completed the first two steps and you are pretty sure that you would like to make a career in the same field you can get yourself enrolled into an institute that will polish and enhance your skills.
--Advanced
Further, when you possess appreciable skills and expertise you can go ahead and do freelancing and/or get employed within the industry.
In order to begin with I would suggest you to start learning to illustrate on paper.
The next step is to progress on to learning niche softwares such as Autodesk Sketchbook, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign etc.
Get yourself enrolled into an institute that will polish and enhance your skills.
Do freelancing and/or get employed within the industry.
It's good that you're interested in becoming an illustrator, in order to become an illustrator you need to be well versed with the digital tools used today for illustration apart from getting a relevant certification or qualification, although, in most cases the latter is seldom required you can still display your expertise with a strong portfolio which is a prerequisite apart from the indispensable quality of harboring creativity.
--Prerequisites
In order to begin with I would suggest you to start with illustrating on paper you can get decent instructional videos on calligraphy and sorts on youtube, unless you would like to learn it elsewhere.
--Beginner
The next step is to progress on to learning niche softwares such as Autodesk Sketchbook, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign etc.
--Intermediate
Once you have successfully completed the first two steps and you are pretty sure that you would like to make a career in the same field you can get yourself enrolled into an institute that will polish and enhance your skills.
--Advanced
Further, when you possess appreciable skills and expertise you can go ahead and do freelancing and/or get employed within the industry.
Yash recommends the following next steps:
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Rachel’s Answer
Taking classes that teach you software design such as Autocad and Sketchup are necessary for learning tools of the trade. Outside technical courses you should try to take art classes that teach you how to draw while also help you build up your portfolio.