Digital Art for Beginners | NDIS Art Mentoring Program

💻 Digital Art for Beginners

Learn Digital Tools and Express Your Creativity

Digital art is an exciting way for participants to explore creativity using technology. The Digital Art for Beginners program at Leah Justyce Art Gallery introduces participants to digital illustration tools such as Procreate, helping them learn foundational skills while building confidence and independence.

This 6-week online program is ideal for beginners looking to explore the world of digital art for personal expression, portfolios, or even future creative work.

✨ What Participants Will Learn

✅ How to navigate digital art apps like Procreate
✅ Using layers, brushes, and textures effectively
✅ Techniques for digital illustration and design
✅ Saving, exporting, and sharing digital files
✅ Building a small personal digital portfolio
✅ Developing fine motor skills and creative confidence

Participants are guided step-by-step by a professional art mentor, ensuring learning is clear, fun, and achievable.

✅ NDIS Funding Eligibility

This program is suitable for participants working on capacity-building goals:

Capacity Building → Finding & Keeping a Job
✔ Develops digital skills relevant to creative careers
✔ Encourages independent project creation and problem-solving

Capacity Building → Increased Social & Community Participation
✔ Supports sharing artwork safely online
✔ Builds communication and confidence through digital platforms

🧠 Goal Alignment Example

“To gain digital skills to support creative independence and potential self-employment.”

📅 Program Format

Duration: 60 minutes per week
Length: 6 weeks
Delivery: Online 1:1 mentoring or small groups
Cost: $720 (NDIS invoice provided)

Why This Program Matters

💻 Empowers participants with practical digital skills
🎨 Encourages creative self-expression in a modern format
🌟 Builds confidence to continue digital art independently
💬 Provides tools for showcasing work online or in portfolios

By the end of the program, participants have the foundational skills to continue digital art projects on their own and explore creative employment opportunities.