Short Courses
Digital Illustration — Vector
This course introduces concepts and digital tools applied to illustration, with a focus on Adobe Illustrator. Students develop skills in creating and editing vector images, exploring colour, typography, styles and graphic transformations. Learning combines theory and practice, with tutorial exercises and laboratory projects that promote the creative application of content. Inspired by the Blue Design Alliance's mission, the course encourages the production of projects that address sustainability and the value of water. At the end, participants acquire a solid foundation to work in areas such as digital illustration, concept art and animation, combining technique, creativity and environmental awareness.
Profile
Calendar
Skills
- Understand the principles of vector illustration and computer graphics applied to design
- Use specialised software, particularly Adobe Illustrator, independently and creatively
- Create and edit vector images, exploring colour, typography, styles, effects and graphic transformations
- Design digital illustration projects that integrate experimentation, communicative clarity, visual impact and sustainability principles
- Transfer and apply the skills acquired in different professional contexts and media, ensuring technical quality, adaptation to multiple formats and critical capacity regarding the productions carried out
A qualified professional guarantees excellence
Trainer
Year 2025-2026
Tuition Fee
Fully funded course: exemption from tuition fees, registration, and insurance. A €25,00 fee is required to reserve a place, which will be refunded upon completion of the course.
Administrative Services
Contacts
For information on applications, admission or scholarships at ESAD, the Administrative Services team is available to assist by email or telephone, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 (in August, morning opening is at 9:00).
Recovery and Resilience Plan
PRR Funding
This project is funded by the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), under the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, supporting innovation, skills development and sustainable growth.
Short Courses