IPLUSO 23169

Digital Drawing III

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This UC aims to stimulate the production of digital illustrative content exploring the artistic capacity of bitmap production. The objective is to provide students with skills for creating illustrations, using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate software as a production tool, as well as other bitmap creation applications. This UC explores the functionalities of this software gradually: first in the necessary adaptation to the tool, then in the exploration of its properties and, finally, in its useful use with the creation of distinctive and copyrighted illustrations.
• ProgramaProgramme

  -Exploration of the combination of traditional drawing techniques with digital tools; -Digital drawing and painting techniques, including the use of graphics tablets; -Exploring the potential of digital art in various applications; -Advanced study of drawing and digital art techniques, including expression, composition, and color; -Developing a personal visual language and unique artistic style; -Planning and developing a digital drawing project;
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Develop theoretical and practical skills in digital drawing. Understand and apply the principles of digital images. Demonstrate competencies in applying the principles and techniques taught in digital drawing, in the creation of illustration and communication products. Identify the technical needs of the digital product to guarantee its feasibility. Analyze and identify potential errors and problems and know how to solve them. Preparation of Final Art of the projects in an appropriate way to the different types of support to which they are destined.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  3DTotal Publishing. (2020). Beginner's guide to digital painting in Photoshop. 3DTotal Publishing. 3DTotal Publishing. (2020). Artists' master series: Color and light. 3DTotal Publishing. Aning, M. (2025). Procreate for digital artists: Sharpen your digital art skills with over 50 expert-led walkthroughs. Packt Publishing. Hayes, S. (2026). Beginner's guide to Procreate 2026: Master tools, layers, and brushes to create professional digital artwork. Independently Published. Rove, C. D. (2026). Procreate user guide for beginners: Stop feeling lost on the canvas: Master brushes, layers, colors, and digital art on your iPad from day one. Independently Published. Wallace, H. A. (2026). Procreate mastery for beginners: Learn digital drawing, painting & design on iPad with step-by-step tutorials, brushes, layers & real projects. Independently Published. Wood, B. (2021). Adobe Illustrator CC classroom in a book: The official training workbook from Adobe (1st ed.). Pearson.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  In a theoretical-practical approach, students must correspond to the objectives set for the curricular unit, developing, along with the content taught, short practical tutorials and concretizing the work proposals. 50% punctual, exploratory exercises. 40% project exercise: procedural, creative and qualitative development. 10%. Continuous assessment: attendance (75%), punctuality and participation. The appeal exam consists of the delivery of all exercises in the semester (50%) and the presentation or realization in loco of the exam exercise (50%).
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  6
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não