Illustration & Painting courses in Sydney, open to the general
public.Learn Illustration & Painting with our Illustration & Painting
courses in Sydney - short courses open to everyone.This children’s
books illustration course will allow you to learn from personal
insights, developed over years of practical experience in the
children’s book industry, and is invaluable for anyone contemplating
entering the field. Delivered by a children’s book illustrator with
over twenty years experience, this introductory children’s book
illustration course covers creative elements of children’s book
illustration, including interpreting a manuscript, developing
thumbnails, refining sketches and producing final artwork.During this
children’s book illustration you will develop an illustration,
progressing from a phrase or action selected from a manuscript to a
refined sketch. Key elements of the publishing industry are also
covered, giving participants insight into the collaborative
relationship between illustrator, editor and designer. Finally,
avenues to publication are explored including self-promotion, creating
a sample package for publishers and involvement with like-minded
organisations and colleagues.Learning AimsThis children’s books
illustration course aims to enhance your knowledge of the children’s
book industry. Furthermore, this course aims to provide you with the
opportunity to develop a range of practical skills required for
working in the children’s book industry.Learning OutcomesAfter
completing this children’s book illustration course you will
understand:Who the illustrator’s key collaborators are, within the
children’s book industry, and the roles and relationships these
participants undertake.The step by step process of illustrating a
children’s book.How to analyse a manuscript, and identify the best
phrase or action to develop into an illustration.How to develop and
evaluate your own illustrations.The opportunities available to you for
networking and self-promotion.Course ContentThis children’s books
illustration course will cover the following content:Personal history
and examplesEarly books and traditional collaborative
relationships.Later books, sub-contracting and
self-publishing.Changing marketplace, digital art, sub-contracting and
self-publishing.From manuscript to final artwork, the step-by-step
process explained.Children’s book illustration exercisesInterpreting
a manuscript.Creating thumbnail drawings.Refining drawings.Producing a
final artwork.Getting publishedSelf-promotion.Organisations and
support groups.The practical activitiesIn this children’s book
illustration course participants will benefit from an
application-focused teaching approach and have the opportunity to
create a 10-page children’s book draft. Participants will:select a
manuscript and practice interpreting it for illustrative
opportunities.using provided Design Template as a guide, divide
manuscript and create thumbnail drawings for each page of the
book.practice using layering tissue as a method to refine
drawings.evaluate how amount of text will influence illustration
shape.enlarge and adjust drawings and text to fit provided A3 draft
template.continue refining drawings.explore ways to progress from
refined drawings to finished artwork including using a traditional
transfer sheet technique.Intended AudienceThis children’s book
illustration course is suitable for adults with an interest in the key
aspects of children’s book illustration from concept to full
production. This children’s book illustration course has been
designed for those who have a reasonable familiarity with the
children’s book genre and basic drawing skills.Delivery StyleThis
children’s book illustration course will be delivered as an
interactive workshop consisting of instructor-led activities. This
training approach allows you to work through children’s book
concepts introduced by the instructor in an application-focused
teaching environment. Participants are encouraged to bring some
samples of their work with them to class.Course PrerequisitesThis
children’s books illustration course has no prerequisites however
you are required to have reasonable familiarity with the children’s
book genre and basic drawing skills.Course MaterialsYou will need to
purchase the following materials prior to attending this children’s
books illustration course:Graphite pencils, an eraser, an A3
sketchbook.Participants are encouraged to bring a few samples of
previous work, if any.Alternative DatesAdditional instances of this
course may be available and published on our website. See Children's
Book Illustration Course for more information, or to join the waiting
list and be advised when we schedule more.SessionsThis event is
comprised of multiple sessions. Registered participants are expected
to attend all scheduled times.Sat 8 Feb 2020 10:00AM - 2:00PMRoom to
be advised, Sydney CampusSat 15 Feb 2020 10:00AM - 2:00PMRoom to be
advised, Sydney CampusSat 22 Feb 2020 10:00AM - 2:00PMRoom to be
advised, Sydney Campus Ticket Information Ticket Price Participant AUD
380
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