Digital Painting for Illustration and Concept Art

Course Date:
TBA

Registration Period:
TBA

Time: 
7:00pm to 10:00pm

Mode of Training:
Facilitated Learning (F2F)

Venue:
Singapore Polytechnic

Device:
Drawing tablet will be provided during class. 

Course Introduction

This course aims to establish the proper skill sets required for painting in the entertainment industry; and transit professionals and media practitioners towards a digital platform for their works. Participants will get to learn Photoshop and the tools associated with everyday design workflow. This course is recommended for those who wants to reinforce their foundation in illustration or expand on their digital knowledge in Photoshop.

Course Objective

• To familiarise participants with Photoshop as a digital painting software.
• To familiarise participants with the professional processes of digital painting and using the tools in Photoshop to paint effectively.
• To gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of painting and how these fundamentals translate into a digital realm.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Utilise a drawing tablet to paint in Photoshop.
• Be aware of the potential and application of Photoshop as a painting tool.
• Understand the principles of light as it applies to painting.
• Effectively use the tools in Photoshop to create artwork.
• Improve their painting technique.
• Paint a simple character or prop.

Suitable for

Game Artist, Environment Artist, Character Designers, Texture Artists, Prop Artists, Architects, Storyboard Artists, Matt Painters, Illustrators.

Minimum Entry Requirements / Assumed Skills and Knowledge

Participants should preferably have some experience in painting or prior knowledge in using the software - Photoshop.

Award / Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate
• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Full Fees (before GST): $730.00
GST payable for all funding-eligible applicants*: $15.33 
GST payable for others: $51.10 

*As per SSG’s policy, the GST payable is calculated based on 7% of the baseline funding subsidy of 70%

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

¹Under the SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy. For more information, visit the SkillsFuture website here. 
² Under the Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Scheme. For more information of the scheme, click here. To view SP’s list of similar funded courses, click here. Please submit the attached “Declaration Form for Enhanced Training Support Scheme for SME” together with your online application.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.

Application Procedure

1. All applications must be made via Online Registration at www.pace.sp.edu.sg
Course fees can be paid by the following payment modes:

a) Credit Cards, Internet Banking, NETS (Not Applicable for company sponsored)
For e-payment using Visa/Master cards and Internet Banking, please click on the ‘Make e-Payment’ button on the acknowledgement page to proceed.

b) For NETS payment, you can pay at:
Singapore Polytechnic
PACE Academy

c) For payment via PayNow, please enter the UEN No. T08GB0056ACET and indicate the invoice/registration number. 

*With effect from 1 August 2021, cheque payment will not be available.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.