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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

illustrator

Illustrators provide a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea.

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Description

Illustrators provide a visual representation that corresponds to the content of the associated text or idea. Illustrators can work for books, magazines, journals, comic books and other publications.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
labour legislationintellectual property lawart historycopyright legislationgraphic design
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
multimedia systemsICT software specificationsdesktop publishing
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
analyse texts to be illustratedfollow a briefconsult with business clientsensure visual quality of the setperform ideation activitiesselect illustration stylesgather reference materials for artworkcontextualise artistic workconsult with editorfinish project within budgetfollow work scheduleinterpret illustration needs
OPTIONALOptional competences
perform image editinguse digital illustration techniquesdevelop educational resourcesedit photographsdevelop artistic educational activitiesplan art educational activitiescreate animated narrativescreate original drawingsuse traditional illustration techniquescreate 2D paintinggather reference materialsdesign graphicscollaborate with a technical staff in artistic productionsedit negativescreate sketchesapply desktop publishing techniquesdesign greeting cards

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

37 total
17 essential · 20 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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