WINTER ADULTS: How to Create and Illustrate Picture Books

Course Description:

This course, taught by two children’s book illustrators will teach students the fundamentals of creating a picture book. Students will create a mock-up or “book dummy” from a story of their own or of their choosing. This can be an original story, a fairy tale, an alphabet or counting book or the instructors will help you choose a project. 

Students will gain an understanding of text placement, page design, illustration, pacing and the strategic use of page turns. There will also be discussions about the current state of children’s publishing and how to submit to a publisher or agent. 

Students may work traditionally or digitally and use any media they choose such as watercolor, acrylic, collage, pen & ink, printmaking or photography. There will be a demonstration of Procreate on the iPad. The class will also learn how to turn their dummy into a PDF for submission.