Howard Read

This course is aimed at those who wish to understand the key aspects of illustration in greater depth and enhance their visual language and drawing  skills – with weekly project briefings  – from sample - editorial and publishing briefs   - to more sustained storytelling, You will be encouraged to keep a visual diary and generate personal research for each project. Experimentation and innovative approaches will be encouraged from initial ideas to final visual outcomes in the spirit of B A illustration course a Central Saint Martins.

Professional and portfolio advice will be given. Personal tutorial advice, Feedback and group critiques will take place throughout the course. This course is for whose who have completed an introductory illustration course and wish to advance further or put together a professional portfolio or apply for a postgraduate course. We will cover the fundamentals of illustration in a practical hands on way, giving focus and direction

Howard Read is a freelance illustrator and a graduate of the Royal College of Art. He teaches on the BA Graphic Design course at Central Saint Martins.