About Ilus.P

Presentation

Illustration is a discipline that has seen exponential growth globally in recent years and has established itself as an autonomous professional field. Positioned at the crossroads of design, visual arts, and communication sciences, it holds a prominent place in a context leaning towards transdisciplinary knowledge production and new technologies.

The Professional Illustration Advanced Program is the first of its kind in Argentina. It is grounded in the growth and modernization of the field, the development of its areas and job markets, its social and historical relevance, and its interdisciplinary nature. This context calls for an academic formation that supports the professionalization process, structures, and articulates the specific knowledge of illustration, providing a solid foundation that enhances the necessary technical and conceptual skills. The program spans two consecutive years, allowing for continuous and structured progression in the knowledge imparted.

The postgraduate program is designed for those with experience in illustration and a bachelor’s degree who wish to deepen their knowledge, update and expand their education, and venture into the professional world of illustration.

Basic Information

PROFESSIONAL ILLUSTRATION ADVANCED PROGRAM (YEAR 1)
PROFESSIONAL ILLUSTRATION ADVANCED PROGRAM AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (YEAR 2)

FADU – Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism
UBA – University of Buenos Aires

Language: Spanish.

Classes start: First week of April.
Classes end: First week of December.

Application period: November 1 to November 15.

The two-year program is in-person, held on Fridays from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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Program Directors
DG Laura Varsky
DG Martín Laksman
DG Flor Capella

Program Coordinator
DG Micaela Schiaffino
ilusposgrado@gmail.com

Graduate Studies Office
Faculty of Architecture, Design, and Urbanism
Ciudad Universitaria, Pavilion III, 4th Floor
Tel: (00 54 11) 5285-9326 / 27

National Students
posgrado@fadu.uba.ar

International Students
extranjerospos@fadu.uba.ar

General Information: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Office Hours and Registration: Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Objectives

• To professionalize the specific practice of illustration, providing new knowledge and perspectives for professional development with an integrative vision.
• To provide illustrators with the necessary tools to fully perform in the field of visual communication and management, within a framework of social responsibility and professional best practices, and with the ability to meet industry demands.
• To consolidate interdisciplinary knowledge focused on integrating the fields of design, communication, art, and illustration.
• To promote the development of an authorial identity that enables illustrators to create distinctive visual proposals and a critical approach in their work, facilitating the personal expression of ideas and concepts, and positioning themselves as agents in the field of visual communication.
• To integrate technical, technological, theoretical, communicational, and aesthetic resources into the practice of illustration, is fundamental for the full development of the profession.
• To understand and analyze the potential of new tools and media related to the discipline, utilizing them for specific project development.
• To infuse professional practice with the ethical and social commitment involved in producing images and visual content.
• To promote a framework for research into the history of local illustration, with the aim of understanding the traditions that shape illustration as an aspect of national identity.
• To foster a community of illustrators that encourages the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and collaborations, enriching the professional and creative development of its members.

Graduate Profile

The Professional Illustration Advanced Program will train its graduates as illustration professionals, equipping them to actively participate in various work areas related to illustration and achieving the following:

• Create high-quality illustrated pieces.
• Communicate visually through illustration.
• Utilize research and documentation methods, developing analytical models and applying a critical approach to both historical and contemporary references.
• Build identity through their unique perception and graphic representation of their context and the world.
• Recognize issues related to illustration demands and understand possible resolution models.
• Join interdisciplinary teams working on projects linked to illustration and visual communication.
• Develop specific skills for diverse illustration markets.
• Prepare budgets and understand contract models.
• Establish professional and working relationships with professionals in related fields.
• Uphold ethical principles, particularly those related to intellectual property rights.
• Catalog, manage, and promote their professional work.