Digital Art Course for Continuers: Procreate

Learn how to draw and paint on your iPad using the Procreate app with our Graphic Design Courses in Sydney!

Extend your knowledge of the Procreate app with this fun and creative Level 2 course. Students will learn a mixture of new techniques including how to replicate traditional Painting styles in addition to being introduced to a range of even more new tools and general techniques that will allow them to have a wider knowledge of the programme and all of its amazing design possibilities!

If you are looking to improve your skills in Procreate and get some practical hands-on experience then this is the course for you!

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Procreate course, you should be able to:

• Understand how to create custom textured canvases that resemble watercolour paper.
• Create your own brushes.
• Create,edit and organise Brush Sets Folders.
• Acquire the skills to download and use commercial brushes, stamps, and papers from the internet. 
• Enhance your colour adjustment skills through various techniques.
• Discover the methods of creating artwork with transparent backgrounds.
• Achieve the styles of gouache, watercolour paintings and lino cut prints using advanced techniques and a variety of brushes.
• Master the technique of removing backgrounds from imported images.
• Familiarise yourself with the text options in Procreate and utilise them in creative ways.
• Use the Perspective Grid tool.

Course content

Session 1: Preparation for Digital Fine Art

• Explore three methods to create custom textured canvases including blend mode techniques
• Learn how to create your own brushes
• Discover how to create and organise your brush sets
• Learn how to find and download digital brushes, stamps, and papers
• Acquire advanced mark-making techniques

Session 2: Traditional Painting Techniques in a Digital Setting

• Learn the stages to create digital gouache and watercolour painting techniques that go beyond basic brushwork
• Understand the concept of colour blocking
• The Reference Window
• Introduction to the Feather tool
• Emulate a lino cutting effect

Session 3: Advanced Colour Features

• Use the Colour Balance and Curves tools to adjust colours
• Explore the Gradient Map's design and colour features
• Use the pencil selection options
• Master the art of removing backgrounds from imported images to add a single colour background

Session 4: The Text Tool and Specialised Tools for Specific Purposes

• Explore the Text Tools in Procreate
• Creating custom margins
• Learn how to invert text and shapes
• Discover methods to create artwork with a transparent background for example for watermarks or clip art
• Create 3D text and explore different ways to enhance text
• The Perspective Grid

Intended audience

Who is this Procreate course for?

This course is for anyone who has attended our Learn Procreate Course for Beginners, or with relevant experience using Procreate.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• The student will need to bring an iPad and an Apple pencil. See the list below for compatible iPads.
• Students must download the Procreate app (the approximate price of app-only is $14.99 AUD available from the App Store).
• Please make sure all devices are fully charged and you also bring a charger to class.
• A pen and notepad for taking notes.
• Students will be given key brush sets they are advised to purchase should they wish to get the most out of the course but your tutor will be providing alternative methods of achieving the results using the Procreate default tools.

Additional information

Please note the following:

You can use Apple Pencil (2nd generation) with these iPad models: 

• iPad mini (6th generation)
• iPad Air (4th generation and later)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)

You can use Apple Pencil (1st generation) with these iPad models:

• iPad mini (5th generation)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad Air (3rd generation)
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st and 2nd generation)
• iPad Pro 10.5-inch
• iPad Pro 9.7-inch