Certificate Course •DRI101

Drawing & Illustration Foundations – 3-Month Certificate

This 3-month Drawing and Illustration course introduces students to the essential foundations of visual expression and the skills needed to begin a sustainable creative path as an illustrator. You’ll learn how to observe and sketch accurately, understand anatomy and proportions, apply light and shadow, build strong compositions, and develop clarity in visual storytelling.

About the Course

This 3-month Drawing and Illustration course introduces students to the foundations of turning creative ideas into refined visual artworks. You will learn core skills in observational drawing, visual storytelling, and composition while mastering the principles of form, light, and clarity. The course also covers gesture studies, perspective building, and iterative sketch development using both traditional and digital tools to help you shape and refine illustrated concepts. It concludes with a mini project where you will develop and present a polished illustration or concept piece based on real visual research.

  • Duration: 3 Months
  • Schedule Weekdays or Weekends
  • Certificate: DRI101
  • Module One

    Freehand Sketching Techniques

    Students can explore different sketching methods and learn to express ideas quickly and accurately.

    Basic Anatomy and Proportions

    Students can study the human figure and objects while learning correct proportions for more believable illustrations.

    Light, Shadow, and Form

    Students can experiment with lighting effects and learn how shadows and highlights create depth and volume.

    Introduction to Perspective Drawing

    Students can practice perspective techniques and learn to depict three-dimensional space convincingly.

    Composition and Layout Basics

    Students can develop their sense of balance and visual flow while learning to arrange elements effectively in a composition.

    Fees
    • Tuition: ₦214,000
    • Registration Fee: ₦5,000
    • Total: ₦219,000

    Flexible payment plans available. Contact admissions for instalments and scholarship options.

    Career Opportunities

    Graduates of the 3-month Drawing and Illustration program are equipped to begin developing their own artistic practice or start building independent careers within the illustration field. Students gain hands-on experience in sketching, visual development, composition, and presenting their artwork—skills that enable them to progress confidently as emerging illustrators.
    Junior Illustrator
    Character or Concept Art Assistant
    Freelance Sketch Artist
    Visual Content Creator

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    • Start Date: February 14th 2026
    • Duration: 3 Months
    • Certificate: DRI101

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