Architectural Illustration: Bring Design Concepts to Life
A course by JJ Zanetta , Architectural Illustrator
Explore the fundamentals of architectural illustration, from perspective drawing to 2D composition, and use them to render engaging design solutions in Procreate or by hand
Explore the fundamentals of architectural illustration, from perspective drawing to 2D composition, and use them to render engaging design solutions in Procreate or by hand
Architectural illustration is a means of communication which allows designers to convey innovative ideas that connect with an audience. Award-winning Illustrator JJ Zanetta has spent the last 10 years collaborating with architects, urban designers, landscape architects, developers, and municipalities, to bring their visions to life through architectural drawing.
In this online course, JJ teaches you how to come up with design solutions of your own. Learn to think and design through drawing, improve your visual communication skills, and create professional renderings that capture your ideas in an inspiring way.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 31 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (37)
- 2,324 students
- 18 lessons (3h 49m)
- 31 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create a rendering of your design proposal based on your vision of the space.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for architects, urban designers, landscape architects, and anyone else who would like to be able to visually communicate their design ideas
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will need tracing paper, pens and pencils, markers, watercolors, and colored pencils or, if you prefer to work digitally, access to an iPad with Procreate installed.
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A course by JJ Zanetta
JJ Zanetta is an architectural illustrator. He grew up in Pittsburgh and began drawing from a young age, recreating the illustrations he saw in books. In high school, JJ began pursuing his love for architecture by creating drawings inspired by his city. He later went on to study art education at Mercyhurst University and began his career as an architectural illustrator at Urban Design Associates in 2007 before going on to establish his own studio, Zanetta Illustration.
Since then, he has spent more than 10 years working for clients including architects, urban designers, landscape architects, developers, and municipalities. JJ has also won multiple awards from the American Society of Architectural Illustrators, among other organizations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
The Conceptual Urban Planning Process
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Identifying Area and Exploring Design Solutions
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Photographing and Community Insight
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Procreate: Basic Functions and Tools
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Perspective Drawing and 2D Composition
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U3
Drawing Your Concept
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Designing and Drawing Your Concept 1
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Designing and Drawing Your Concept 2
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Preliminary Drawing 1
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Preliminary Drawing 2
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Drawing Exercises 1
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Drawing Exercises 2
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The Final Drawing
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U4
Rendering Your Concept
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Masking Process
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Building Values
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Shade, Shadow, and Final Details
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U5
Exporting and Sharing Your Work
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Exporting for Printing and Social Media
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Time-Lapse for Presentation
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FP
Final project
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Architectural Illustration: Bring Design Concepts to Life
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
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marcos_borges
Very good course. I learned some valuable technics.
celine_olivier56
Très bon cours, très pédagogique avec une application pratique que j'ai adoré faire
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deantedesignstudio
love the quality information about site research
richardsantos_arq
Excelente curso, algumas partes cortadas cedo de mais, mas no geral muito bom o curso, muitas técnicas que é ensinado e gosto muito de quem ensina a desenhar e pintar usando poucos pinceis.
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ivanoteroa
Genial e instructivo!
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