Harnessing our knowledge and experience as the world’s leading professional body for illustrators, The AOI has a designed this 6 week online course to help illustrators take proactive steps to progress in their careers. Each week you will explore an essential aspect of freelance illustration, how to market yourself, navigate licensing, contracts, finances, communicating with confidence and understanding how to work with clients.
Each live interactive session will be hosted by a different industry professional, who will be available to answer questions throughout and share their expertise with you.
You will have the chance to engage with a supportive group of likeminded illustrators, and there will be an optional opening and closing social to connect with other illustrators on the course.
Whether you are just starting out in the illustration industry or feel as though you have hit a wall, ‘The AOI’s Complete Guide to Freelance Illustration’ offers you the tools you need to build a successful, sustainable illustration career.
Dates and Sessions:
Thursday 24th April, 5:00pm – 5.45pm (GMT) – Introduction session (optional)
Thursday 1st May, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (GMT) – Find your Marketing Edge
Thursday 8th May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (GMT)- Licensing and Negotiation
Thursday 15th May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (GMT) -Contracts, Copyright & Infringements
Thursday 22nd May, 12.30pm – 2.00pm (GMT)– Getting Commissioned
Thursday 29th May, 5.00pm – 6.30pm (GMT) – Communicating with Skill and Confidence
Thursday 5th June,5.00pm – 6.30pm (GMT) – Promote Yourself & Find New Clients
Thursday 12th June, 5.00pm – 5.45pm (GMT) – Closing Social (optional)
