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Frequently Asked Questions

• What software and tools are required for digital illustration and design courses?

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  Digital design courses utilize industry-standard software including Adobe Illustrator for vector graphics, Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, and Adobe Photoshop or Procreate for digital illustration. For physical workshops, specialized tools such as Wacom tablets, mahl sticks, lettering quills, and Tombow brush pens are frequently provided or recommended.

• How are long-form illustration and book design courses structured?

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  Specialized courses are structured over multiple weeks to ensure skill progression. The Portrait Illustration Masterclass is a 4-week program focusing on specific features: eyes and brows (Week 1), facial features (Week 2), skin shading (Week 3), and hair (Week 4). Comprehensive programs like the Writing and Illustrating a Picture Book course run for 10 weeks, covering storyboarding, character design, and the self-publishing process.

• What specific techniques are covered in traditional sign painting and hand lettering workshops?

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  Workshops cover the fundamentals of Gothic (Block), Casual, and Script letterforms. Students learn essential brush control, pressure techniques for stroke variation, and layout principles. Advanced sessions include technical embellishments such as outlines, shading, color blending, and the application of gold leaf enhancement.

• Are learning materials and equipment provided for lettering students?

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  Most introductory workshops include all necessary materials. The Beginners Sign Painting Workshop provides paints, brushes, and mahl sticks, while the Introduction to Brush Lettering includes a take-home workbook and a set of brush pens. Specialized packages, such as the Boozy Brush Pen Basics, combine a 3-hour instructional session with a 6-course degustation and provided workbooks.

• What is the cost and duration of professional Adobe software training?

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  Professional Adobe Illustrator and After Effects courses are delivered as 2-day intensives priced at $529. These sessions typically run from 9:30 am or 10:00 am until 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm. Training covers workspace setup, keyframe animation, masking, and preparing files for both print and digital publication.

• Are there student discounts or specialized academic packages available?

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  A 10% discount is available for the Beginners Sign Painting Workshop using the booking code STUDENT. Additionally, targeted academic packages exist, such as the UTS Exclusive Riso Print Package, which provides 5 double-sided, 2-colour prints for enrolled university students.