Archaeological Illustration is a form of technical illustration that records material derived from an archaeological context graphically.

Architectural rendering , or architectural illustration , is the art of creating two-dimensional images or animations showing the attributes of a proposed architectural design.

A figure drawing is a drawing of the human form in any of its various shapes and postures using any of the drawing media . The term can also refer to the act of producing such a drawing . The degree of representation may range from highly detailed, anatomically correct renderings to loose and expressive sketches. A "life drawing" is a drawing of the human figure from observation of a live model . A figure drawing may be a composed work of art or a figure study done in preparation for a more finished work such as a painting. Figure drawing is arguably the most difficult subject an artist commonly encounters, and entire courses are dedicated to the subject. The human figure is one of the most enduring themes in the visual arts, and the human figure can be the basis of portraiture , illustration, sculpture , medical illustration , and other fields.

Computer illustration or digital illustration is the use of digital tools to produce images under the direct manipulation of the artist, usually through a pointing device such as a tablet or a mouse . It is distinguished from computer- generated art, which is produced by a computer using mathematical models created by the artist. It is also distinct from digital manipulation of photographs, in that it is an original construction "from scratch". (Photographic elements may be incorporated into such works, but they are not necessarily the primary basis or source for them.)

Contour drawing , is an artistic technique used in the field of art in which the artist sketches the contour of a subject by drawing lines that result in a drawing that is essentially an outline; the French word contour meaning, “outline.” The purpose of contour drawing is to emphasize the mass and volume of the subject rather than the detail ; the focus is on the outlined shape of the subject and not the minor details. However, because contour can convey a three-dimensional perspective , length and width as well as thickness and depth are important; not all contours exist along the outlines of a subject. This technique is manifested in different styles and practiced in drawing development and learning.

An architectural drawing or architect's drawing is a technical drawing of a building (or building project) that falls within the definition of architecture . Architectural drawings are used by architects and others for a number of purposes: to develop a design idea into a coherent proposal, to communicate ideas and concepts, to convince clients of the merits of a design, to enable a building contractor to construct it, as a record of the completed work, and to make a record of a building that already exists.

Fashion Illustration is the art of communicating fashion ideas in a visual form that originates with illustration , drawing and painting and also known as Fashion sketching. It is mainly used by fashion designers to brainstorm their ideas on to paper or computer, using digital software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, which helps them to communicate easily with their team. Fashion sketching plays a major role in designing to preview and visualize designers thoughts and make decisions before going to actual clothing to reduce any wastage.

An engineering drawing , a type of technical drawing , is used to fully and clearly define requirements for engineered items.

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography , photography and illustration . The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design , but sometimes the term "graphic design " is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography , visual arts and page layout techniques to create visual compositions . Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), wayfinding or environmental design , advertising , web design , communication design , product packaging and signage .