Develop a children's picture book

Course

In London

£ 199 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Learn how to develop your ideas into a coherent picture book dummy. Over the course you will work with a variety of media to improve your own personal visual language and deepen your understanding of the relationship between illustration and text. You will also have the opportunity to expand your awareness of current publishing demands, target age ranges and global markets, helping you to better prepare for the competitive world of publishing.

Facilities

Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

• Recognise the important relationship between illustration and text
• Be aware of the parameters and scope of the picture book
• Understand how to layout a picture book dummy
• Be aware how to present to publishers
• Develop a rough into a finished spread
• Understand the varying demands of publishers in relation to age range, gender and markets.

The course fee covers basic materials and equipment. It would be very useful for you to bring the following: an A3 sketchbook, a notebook, B and 2B pencils, an eraser and a sharpener or scalpel.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount

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Subjects

  • Media

Course programme

• Expand your knowledge of media
• Learn to apply useful publishing terminology
• Layout your book idea into a coherent form for publishers
• Examine target age ranges, gender and culture specificity
• Develop a finished artwork spread.

The course will combine demonstration, group discussion and critique, and individual tuition. You will be encouraged to contribute ideas and present your work. Homework will include research and image development.

Additional information

You can further develop your skills and interest in Illustration through a range of courses at the City Lit in Illustration, Animation, Cartooning and Web Design. You can find the outlines of courses available by entering the subject you’re interested in in the search box of the City Lit website at General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Develop a children's picture book

£ 199 VAT inc.