VIS771 Children’s Book Illustration

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This is an advanced course in illustration for children’s books from concept to character development, drawing to design, and media application to finished execution. Students in this course develop drawing and design skills in order to interpret and communicate words and ideas through imagery for children. Characterization, pacing, text interpretation and format are all emphasized in assignments that include illustrating stories for children. In the process, students work with a wide range of media, from watercolor, acrylic and gouache to collage and mixed media.

Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret and communicate words and ideas through imagery for children
• Experiment with a wide range of media
• Create a children’s book