Illustrating and Writing a Children's Picture Book

Overview

This course is a practical project based course designed to take the participant through the stages of planning, writing and illustrating for children. Students work on their own idea for a book.

Course content

You will:

  • Write and prepare a children's story
  • Make a storyboard
  • Design for book illustration
  • Learn illustration techniques

Ideal for

This is for students who wish to find out about preparing a manuscript, contemporary illustration techniques and children’s storybook publishing in Melbourne.

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Outcome

Students will gain an awareness of the process involved, practical skills and techniques, recognising elements of a good picture book and a list of local publishers.

Pre-requisites

An interest in writing, drawing and/or illustration

Materials supplied

Materials for demonstrations and class exercises will be supplied.

Materials to bring

  • Students need to bring a pencil and a drawing pad to the first class
  • A list of suggested materials will be provided in the first class, (materials may cost approx. $30-50)

Award

Participants will be awarded an RMIT Statement of Participation

Additional notes

Course Presenter - Lorette Broekstra
Lorette is a graphic designer and an award-winning illustrator of children's books. She has won the Crichton Award for illustration and has been short listed for a number of other awards. She has published many picture books both in Australia and overseas.

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Available course dates

Wednesday 22 April 2020

  • Code S320040
  • Start date 22.04.20
  • End date 10.06.20
  • Hours 24
  • Campus Brunswick
  • Fee $850.00
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Session  Start  End Hours
Wed 22.04.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 29.04.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 06.05.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 13.05.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 20.05.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 27.05.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 03.06.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 10.06.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00

Wednesday 14 October 2020

  • Code S320040
  • Start date 14.10.20
  • End date 02.12.20
  • Hours 24
  • Campus Brunswick
  • Fee $850.00
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Session  Start  End Hours
Wed 14.10.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 21.10.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 28.10.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 04.11.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 11.11.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 18.11.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 25.11.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00
Wed 02.12.20 06:00pm 09:00pm 3.00

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