CSDI-N129 - Children’s Book Illustration Studio

Course Description

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This studio course explores the creative process of illustrating picture books for children. Students should learn key conceptual and technical skills to create effective and original illustrations. Topics include storyboarding, character design, composition, and colour theory. Classwork may be executed in an array of media including gouache, acrylic paint, pen and ink, watercolor, and collage. Students will also learn to digitize their illustrations using Adobe Photoshop. Studio work will be supported by technical demonstrations, presentations, and critique.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand the different types of children’s books and learn how to categorize their own ideas,
• Familiarize the structure and terminology of a book,
• Apply new knowledge and technical skills in their illustrations,
• Implement different image/text relationships in their work.

Students are responsible for purchasing their own software. 

50% Off Adobe CC License
When you enrol in a course with the School of Continuing Studies, get a 6-month Adobe Creative Cloud License at 50% off. That’s $36 per month. Simply add Adobe CC to your cart when you register for a course and start creating.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Art and Design Studio Skills Certificate : Qualifying Courses
• Graphic Design and Visual Communication Skills Certificate : Qualifying Courses