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Illustration Workshop

Illustration Workshop

Martin McGrath

By blurring the distinction between illustration and graphic design and allowing type and layout to play an important role, this course will take a broader view of illustration and capture the spirit and enthusiasm of the BA degree course at Central Saint Martins. While there will be the opportunity for some classic illustration/design, you will be encouraged to innovate in your ways of image-making and communication. The course will emphasise experimentation, the generation of ideas and an awareness of your surroundings. Students will be expected to do a certain amount of work at home as well as practical classroom activities. The work from this course could be used as part of a portfolio for application to a degree course or professional practice.

Martin McGrath is a Graphic Designer and Art Director. He teaches on the BA Graphic Design course at Central Saint Martins.

Alternative Dates and Times
Many of our courses are repeated throughout the year. If the above dates is not suitable for you, or there are no dates showing for this session, then please choose an alternative session.


Please bring with you to the first session:

  • A Sketch/note book (comfortable size)
  • Basic drawing equipment:
  • Pencils (selection)
  • Cartridge paper (A3 pad)
  • Other equipment useful (not essential!) throughout the course:
  • Inks
  • A selection of papers useful for collage (colour texture etc.)
  • Masking tape
  • Scalpel
  • Pritt
  • Camera.