Illustrators are in charge of elaborating faithful visual representation or transformations of the reality of ideas, concepts, characters and situations that will be a central part of different supports, usually of printed, artistic or digital graphic communication. Their technique can be very varied, from the traditional manual to the fully digital or multimedia animation. Their field of action can be found in advertising, the press, graphic design, film and television production, the publishing world and teaching materials.

In addition, illustrators can also apply their skills to a wide range of cross-cutting projects in many sectors, such as the illustration of infographics or the creation of typefaces, especially for the creation of lettering.

• Analyse and document the project.
  Analyse the information that must be converted into a graphic image and study the different resolution options (realistic, conceptual, comical, etc.) and the resources that must be used. Carry out a specific search for documentation If the project so requires. To make proposals, one must take into account where the illustration(s) will be inserted and whether there are other graphic images, texts, photographs, etc. that will accompany it.
• Make different proposals related to the preliminary plan.
  Carry out one or two graphic sketches of the idea, concept, situation or character to be developed. If it is a multimedia animation, the basic drawings of the animated succession must be created.
• Carry out touch-ups and the final project.
  Once the creative plan has been determined, carry it out until the final materials can be presented in order to be included in the project.
• Supervise the incorporation of the project into the end product.
  Monitor the incorporation of its representations into the final product, whether it is related to publishing, printing, advertising, graphic or physical design, etc. in order to ensure that it has not been modified or does not require a subsequent improvement.

Regulated training and graduates

• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Plastic Arts and Design - Advanced Level in Graphic Communication and audiovisual: Audiovisual Graphic
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Plastic Arts and Design - Advanced Level in Graphic Communication and audiovisual: Advertising graphics
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Graphic Arts - Advanced Level: Design and publication of printed and multimedia
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Arts Gràfiques: Producció editorial (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Arts Gràfiques: Desenvolupament de productes editorials multimèdia (NIvell 3)
• Design, specialization in graphic design
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Arts Gràfiques: Il·lustració (Nivell 3)
• Grau: Belles arts
• Grau: Arts i disseny
• Grau: Disseny
• Grau: Disseny i creació digitals
• Grau: Disseny, Animació i Art Digital
• Grau: Animació
• Grau: Creació artística per a videojocs i jocs aplicats
• Grau: Disseny i producció de videojocs

Other specific skills

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Creativity: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Artistic

People who show an interest in the artistic field enjoy expressing ideas and feelings through the language of art A creative spirit and the motivation to convey concepts or emotions are inherent to this interest. This field includes all the activities that are oriented towards creating artistic products in their various forms: works that are musical, cinematographic or visual in nature, as well as dance and related arts.

Design

People who show an interest in the field of design enjoy creating forms, styles and effects that improve the aesthetics, features or user-friendliness of products and spaces. This field of interest includes all the activities related to fashion and accessories design (clothes, jewellery) and interior design (furniture, window dressing). Creativity and knowledge of new trends are key in the carrying out of these activities in the professional world.

Digital processes artist

Storyboard creator

Art director

Digital compositor

2D and 3D modeller

• Work hours

  It is usually full-time.

• Salary

  Between 17.309 and 27.971 euros (gross) a year, based on experience and personal skills. Median: 22.004 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Other features

  Certain commercial skills and the ability to oversee a project from the beginning to the production stage.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Computer equipped with design programs.

• Initial investments

  Approximately 12,000 euros that will include a Mac computer (usually), programmes Photoshop and Ilustrator. The illustrator usually creates multimedia animations and needs specific software programmes.