Book illustration courses

.... It's also ideal for anyone who wants to explore the writing and illustration process so that they can create unique work for family and friends... Learn about: Visual language, Page Design...

...You will examine different approaches and styles of illustration, and through experimentation with a variety of media, will learn how to tackle the development of ideas and character. You will explore the relationship between illustration and text, familiarise yourself with research strategies...

...The current children’s book illustration market is highly vibrant and dynamic, and the art of visual storytelling is an ever-evolving tradition that is constantly being added to and redefined. During this short course at London Met, you'll explore the relationship between illustration and text... Learn about: Drawing children, Global Markets...

...You will start by drawing simple shapes and gestures and mastering shading techniques. You will move on to sketching characters and creatures. A project will take you from concept to final illustration, walking you step by step through poses, designs and costumes before culminating in a final scene...

...This course is a follow-on from the Children’s Book Illustration course. It’s aimed at those who already have some familiarity with illustration or making children’s books. The course will enable you to explore the process of writing and illustrating a children’s book in depth. You’ll be invited... Learn about: Book design, Visual compositional, Drawing animals...

...A guided introduction into the world of children’s book illustration, and an opportunity to discover the breadth of skills you can develop to successfully compete in the industry... Learn about: Child Development, Child Care Management, Child Protection...

...This hands-on taster course in children's book illustration, taught by an expert illustrator from London Met's The Cass, will help you create characters in a range of materials, investigate the relationship between text and image and gain an overview of the children's publishing industry... Learn about: Illustrated scene, Imaginary characters, Visual Brainstorming exercise...

... and techniques, before moving on to essential warm-up exercises to help you become familiar with the fundamentals of illustration. A master project will take you from concept to final illustration, walking you step-by-step through poses, designs and costumes before culminating in a final scene...

...Our Illustration course is recognised internationally for its high calibre, creatively diverse, professionally distinct and independent graduates...

...On this course you will be encouraged to explore your own style and characters through developing a picture book or portfolio of work. You will learn about design and layout and how to research and develop ideas. Please note: This is not a computer based course as you will be working directly...

...The course will enable you to study a wide variety of artistic, technical and then specialist contexts commencing with an introductory and very practically based series of modules that deal with production via drawing, painting, printmaking, lens/time-based media and illustration. Provides...

... of the portfolio which, alongside employability workshops and web presence, enable students to build a professional platform. Graduating students have in recent years exhibited at New Designers in London. Students have won national prizes including the Macmillan Children's Book Illustration awards. See recent...

... and an introduction to different approaches in visual storytelling. During the course you will create a portfolio of work using a range of media and be given an insight into what's involved in setting up an illustration practice... Learn about: Narrative illustration, 3D illustration, 3d training...

..., charcoal and pastel. You will examine different approaches and styles of illustration, develop research and reference material and explore the relationship...

...At the heart of this studio-based course is an examination of authorship and storytelling within illustration. You’ll take part in workshops in skills like screen printing, creative writing and bookbinding, while working on longer-term projects in your choice of media. Taking an entrepreneurial... Learn about: Creative Writing, Book design...

..., artistic direction and application . The final work is presented in the form of a public exhibition at the College . Content Illustration in the 21st Century...

...The current illustration scene is highly vibrant and dynamic, and the art of visual storytelling is an ever-evolving tradition that is constantly being added to and redefined. This is the perfect course for those thinking of pursuing a longer course in the subject, or those who just want to... Learn about: Illustrated book, Illustration photomontage, Illustrated type...

...This course examines both the writing and illustration skills required to produce a picture book. As well as learning how to develop story ideas, characters, and writing text you will learn about character sketches, sample illustrations and the relationship between illustration and text...

... illustration , book arts , comic strip , graphic novel , illustration for the stage, exhibition design , multimedia , animation , film and reportage . Whilst...

...This course will allow you to create a dynamic portfolio of work with a strong technical base for future employment. It is designed to develop a creative and innovative approach to 3D graphic arts using the book as the primary medium...