Digital Art: Drawing on a Tablet

Welcome to the course "Digital Art: Drawing on a Tablet" from CODDY!

Imagine your child discovering a new passion that allows them to bring their imagination to life on a tablet, with a variety of tools and possibilities to help them express the vision that arises in their mind.

We invite you to enter the world of creativity with the course "Digital Art: Drawing on a Tablet." Over the 9 months course, students will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop: learn how to use a graphics tablet and create their own illustrations, comics, and digital paintings in various styles.

As a result, they will manage to create modern illustrations, develop game concept art, and also learn how to design logos for various brands and projects, including creating a visual identity and using graphic elements to represent ideas.

It is important that in addition to technical skills, children will develop teamwork skills and presentation of their creative projects.

Most significantly, your child will create their own portfolio of artistic works, which will serve as the first step toward a career in design, photography, marketing, and many other fields.

Knowledge of the digital sphere and Adobe Photoshop will give your teenager an advantage when applying to creative universities. Currently, there is a high level of competition for admission to higher education, and outstanding candidates with knowledge and portfolios are given priority.

Are you ready to embark on a digital adventure?

Why Choose Us?

At CODDY, we make the learning process as engaging and enjoyable as possible, so children look forward to each new lesson. We believe that the best way to learn is through enjoyment!

Who is This Course For?

The course is designed for children aged 6.5 to 18 years who are interested in drawing and technologies and want to explore limitless art opportunities in the digital environment.

It doesn't matter if your child has experience in digital art or knowledge of graphic editors — our course is suitable for all levels of education!

What Awaits You in the Course?

Throughout the course, students will immerse themselves in the world of digital creativity, mastering various tools in Adobe Photoshop.

During the course, participants will study:

• Illustrating using various drawings techniques (landscapes using gradients, depicting illuminated objects, etc.);
• Drawing the human figure using knowledge of proportions;
• Basics of creating an original character (OC);
• Basic drawing of their own comics (choosing an idea and creating a script);
• Applying 3D effects in Photoshop;
• Creating frame-by-frame animation and GIF stories;
• Game design: illustrating a character in the style of a chosen game;
• Teamwork skills and presenting their projects.

Why choose this course:

• The course is built on practical work and real projects.
• Individual approach to each student.
• Support and motivation at every stage of learning.
• Education in a friendly and encouraging environment.
• Learn to use modern and popular software.
• Professional instructors with experience working with children.

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop: Digital Art concept, software interface and basic tools.

2. Digital Art drawing theory: theory of color and light, proportions in depicting the human figure, perspective, composition in illustration, etc.

3. Creating an original character (OC) and drawing your own OC: techniques and tips for creating an OC, the character creation process.

4. Exploration of various techniques: book illustration, frame-by-frame animation, character humanization, doodling, illustration in the aube blue style, illustration for myths, legends, and ballads.

5. Creating a comics: history of comic series, types of comics, components of a comics, methods and principles for creating your own comics.

6. Character stylization: main styles in modern digital drawing, drawing a character in two different styles: demonstration and practice.

7. Mastering the 3D effect in Photoshop: 3D drawing software, Photoshop tools for 3D effects. Practice: drawing a character with a 3D effect.

8. Modern animation: introduction to contemporary animation studio creators, studying the style of modern animation, creating your own fan art.

9. Exploring art collaboration: drawing a narrative art project with a character featuring in collaboration with the instructor.

10. Course Graduation: presentation of works created during the course, practicing public speaking skills, receiving recommendations for further education in the field of Digital Art.

What do you need for classes?

For the lessons your child will need:

• A computer or laptop with pre-installed programs,
• Graphics tablet with pre-installed programs that connects to a PC.Recommended tablet models are One by Wacom or XP-Pen Deco 01;
• Internet access (we recommend a connection speed of at least 20 Mbps);
• Headphones and audio enhancement equipment - a microphone or headset.

Please make sure you have a stable internet connection before you start the class.

Computer System Requirements:

You must have a computer that meets certain requirements to successfully complete the course. Please follow this link for detailed information on computer requirements.

Course Software Installation Instructions:

We provide instructions for installing the software required for the course, which you can open by clicking on the link.

Please follow the instructions step-by-step to successfully install the software. If you have any questions or problems during the installation, please contact your manager or your course instructor.

We are proud of the success of each student who completes our course, so at the end of the training, we issue a personal certificate from CODDY. This certificate is proof of the accomplishments and effort put into the course and can be used to build the student's portfolio. 

The first lesson is free!

Sign up for the course "Digital Art: Drawing on a Tablet" today and get your first lesson for free! Experience the quality of our training with no risks involved.

Money-back guarantee. We are confident in the quality of our education and offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the results after the first month of training.

Join our course "Digital Art: Drawing on a Tablet" and help your child take their first steps into the exciting world of programming and IT!