§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

illustrator

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

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 legislation intellectual property law art history copyright legislation graphic design

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

multimedia systems ICT software specifications desktop publishing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

analyse texts to be illustrated follow a brief consult with business clients ensure visual quality of the set perform ideation activities select illustration styles gather reference materials for artwork contextualise artistic work consult with editor finish project within budget follow work schedule interpret illustration needs

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform image editing use digital illustration techniques develop educational resources edit photographs develop artistic educational activities plan art educational activities create animated narratives create original drawings use traditional illustration techniques create 2D painting gather reference materials design graphics collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions edit negatives create sketches apply desktop publishing techniques design greeting cards

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