This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.
The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and paint...
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Full fee£2,959.00Senior fee£2,367.00Concession£1,923.00
This course will help you to develop the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of children’s book illustration, and delve deeper into its context (the historical and contemporary eras and styles which have shaped its evolution) whilst you shape your personal practice.
The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of the latest professional Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.
2627 Term dates:
Term 1 25/09/26 - 04/12/26 (no session on 30/10/26)
Term 2 08/01/27 - 19/03/27 (no session on 19/02/27)
Term 3 16/04/27 - 25/06/27 (no session on 04/06/27)
What will we cover?
A variety of media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, monoprint, collage.
Character development and consistency
Image composition and page-layout
Visual sequencing and pacing
The relationship between illustration and text
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Procreate
Research, idea-generation, critical appraisal, revising and refining skills, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.
The different genres of children’s books, for example: board-books, interactive books, picture books, chapter books / early readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, illustrated fiction for proficient readers, e-books
To identify which genres are most relevant to your developing creative practice
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Create consistent characters
Create visual effective sequences
Manipulate relationships between image and text
Make an effective response to a brief: idea-generation, critical appraisal, idea and image refinement, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for complete beginners to intermediate level learners (e.g. those with experience of children’s book illustration, or a related field).
English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Presentations
Demonstrations
Practical work
Individual and group tutoring
Group discussion
This course requires independent study outside of guided learning hours in the studio. Collaboration with peers is encouraged, as part of this.
Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.
This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.
Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder). Project assignments will be set to apply your knowledge and develop your skills with group tutorials and supportive tutor and peer feedback to guide your creative journey; enhance your skills in critical judgement and creative awareness; as well as monitor your progress. As part of the course, you will engage with an off-site trip to support your work.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A comprehensive range of materials are available to learners in our classrooms. However, learners are advised to bring a sketchbook, size A4 or A3. Learners may also wish to bring an A3 folder, and/or a USB drive, to transport their work to and from City Lit.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.
To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
We recommend looking at our Children’s Book Illustration Studio as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels.
You may wish to consider applying to our Advanced Programme in Children’s Book Illustration or a related subject: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice
Tim is passionate about illustration, books and storytelling and loves teaching at City Lit. He runs a number of courses in children’s book illustration and illustration. He’s thrilled that a some of his past students from his courses have gone on to gain recognition in the highly esteemed Macmillan Prize competition, including a second place win for Harriet Lynas in 2016. Tim’s past students have also gone on to get artists agents (United Agents, Bright Agency, Plum Pudding, Advocate) and have had picture books, early readers and non-fiction books published (Nosy Crow, Andersen Press, Oxford University Press, Hodder Children's Books, John Lewis, Caterpillar Books, Child’s Play Library, Orangutang Books, Sky Pony Press, New Frontier Publishing and Little Simon). Tim studied illustration at Anglia Ruskin University and Central Saint Martins. Since graduating, Tim been working as an illustrator and teaching, with commissions across editorial, design and advertising. Select clients include The Guardian, The Financial Times, Penguin Books, Make a Wish Foundation, BBC, BT, Orange Mobile, and Honda. Tim’s illustrated debut novel Harklights will be published by Usborne Books this autumn.
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Ciara Flood studied Visual Communications at Technological University Dublin and has over 20 years industry experience working as an illustrator, graphic designer and art director. She has worked for a wide range of clients and in different working environments; small design studios, corporate offices, fast-paced advertising agencies and also her kitchen table. Ciara has always been passionate about children’s books and her first author/illustrator picture book, Those Pesky Rabbits, was published by Temper Books in 2015. She has gone on to illustrate and/or write more children’s books published in the UK by Bonnier Books, Andersen Press, Farshore and Guppy Books. Her books have been translated into many co-editions around the world. Ciara has taught workshops in schools, libraries and various literary festivals. Most recently she has been working with The Hampshire School Chelsea as their artist in residence. Ciara believes strongly in adult education and encouraging students to develop and enjoy their creative abilities.
Dee studied English at York University, and Illustration at Harrow School of Art, and has worked as a writer and illustrator ever since – from book-jackets, theatre posters, magazine illustration, graphic novels, to Young Adult and children’s books. She has written and/or illustrated over 50 books ranging from board books to Young Adult. She is published in the UK by Penguin, Random House, Harper Collins, OUP, Barrington Stoke, Heinemann & A & C Black, with co-editions in Germany, Russia, China, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Serbia, Poland, France, Finland, Italy, Holland, Korea, USA, and Japan. Dee has exhibited at the Illustration Cupboard London; Royal National Theatre; Barbican Centre; AOI Gallery; Lyric Theatre Hammersmith; Arnolfini; Ulster Museum; Nottingham Museum; Stirling Gallery; Rochdale Gallery; McRoberts Gallery; and Citylit Gallery. Dee loves tutoring at Citylit, and runs courses on Children’s Book Illustration, Drawing for Graphic Novel and Illustration. It is her mission to create a warm, supportive and creative workplace to help students explore and develop their skills, imagination and potential.
Robyn is an illustrator and author of picture books. She mostly work with dip pen, ink, paint and pencil, always carry a sketchbook and adore detail, texture, and expressive eyebrows. Robyn studied children’s book illustration at Cambridge School of Art and graduated with an MA(distinction). As well as creating her own stories she has illustrated books for Joseph Coelho and Anne Booth. Before being trained as an illustrator Robyn designed sets, costumes and puppets for theatre for a decade, having gained an MA in theatre design from Wimbledon School of Art. Her books have been selected as a Bologna Exhibition Finalist, The Sunday Times children’s book of the week and among The Guardian’s best books of the summer. They have also been long listed for the UKLA book awards and the Spark book awards and selected to be part of the Empathy Lab ‘read for empathy’ list. I was shortlisted for the Batsford Prize and the Searle Award for Creativity. Alongside my teaching for City Lit, Robyn teaches on the Open University BA Illustration course, Falmouth's MA Illustration, a postgrad short course in creativity for Cambridge University and Adult Ed life drawing classes in Cambridge.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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https://www.citylit.ac.uk/city-lit-children-s-book-illustration-course1171408City Lit Children's book illustration coursehttps://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/c/h/childrens-book-illustration-vz501_1.jpg29592959GBPInStock/Courses/Courses/Art & design/Courses/Art & design/Graphic design & illustration/Courses/Art & design/Graphic design & illustration/Children's book illustration22851132116317251228511321163<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br><br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br></p>151172932City Lit Children's book illustration course28492849https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/c/h/childrens-book-illustration-vz501_2.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetNo longer available11 weeks or longerWeekday2025-09-26T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experienceSep 2025Art & designVZ50128492849City Lit Children's book illustration course227918522849Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Fareeha Masood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-Owencity-lit-children-s-book-illustration-course/vz501-2526<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br> <br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br> </p>0020-Started|2025-09-26 00:00:00<p>This course will help you to develop the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of children’s book illustration, and delve deeper into its context (the historical and contemporary eras and styles which have shaped its evolution) whilst you shape your personal practice.<br> <br>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of the latest professional Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.</p><p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br> <br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br> </p><p>• A variety of media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, monoprint, collage.<br>• Character development and consistency<br>• Image composition and page-layout<br>• Visual sequencing and pacing<br>• The relationship between illustration and text<br>• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Procreate<br>• Research, idea-generation, critical appraisal, revising and refining skills, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.<br>• The different genres of children’s books, for example: board-books, interactive books, picture books, chapter books / early readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, illustrated fiction for proficient readers, e-books<br>• To identify which genres are most relevant to your developing creative practice</p>• Create consistent characters<br>• Create visual effective sequences <br>• Manipulate relationships between image and text<br>• Make an effective response to a brief: idea-generation, critical appraisal, idea and image refinement, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.<p>This course is for complete beginners to intermediate level learners (e.g. those with experience of children’s book illustration, or a related field).</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<br> </p><ul><li>Presentations </li><li>Demonstrations </li><li>Practical work </li><li>Individual and group tutoring </li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p>This course requires independent study outside of guided learning hours in the studio. Collaboration with peers is encouraged, as part of this.<br> <br>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you. <br> <br>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website. <br> <br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder). <br>Project assignments will be set to apply your knowledge and develop your skills with group tutorials and supportive tutor and peer feedback to guide your creative journey; enhance your skills in critical judgement and creative awareness; as well as monitor your progress. As part of the course, you will engage with an off-site trip to support your work.<br> </p><p>A comprehensive range of materials are available to learners in our classrooms. However, learners are advised to bring a sketchbook, size A4 or A3. Learners may also wish to bring an A3 folder, and/or a USB drive, to transport their work to and from City Lit. <br> <br>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off. <br> <br>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/ </p><p>We recommend looking at our Children’s Book Illustration Studio as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels. </p><p>You may wish to consider applying to our Advanced Programme in Children’s Book Illustration or a related subject: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice<br> </p>Graphic design & illustrationChildren's book illustrationvirtual3030271City Lit Children's book illustration course29592959https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/c/h/childrens-book-illustration-vz501_1_8.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00Beginners, Some experienceSep 2026Art & designVZ50129592959City Lit Children's book illustration course236719232959Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-Owencity-lit-children-s-book-illustration-course/vz501-2627<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br><br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br></p>0000-Available|2026-09-25 00:00:00<p>This course will help you to develop the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of children’s book illustration, and delve deeper into its context (the historical and contemporary eras and styles which have shaped its evolution) whilst you shape your personal practice.<br><br>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of the latest professional Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.</p><p></p><p><strong>2627 Term dates:</strong></p><p>Term 1 25/09/26 - 04/12/26 (no session on 30/10/26)</p><p>Term 2 08/01/27 - 19/03/27 (no session on 19/02/27)</p><p>Term 3 16/04/27 - 25/06/27 (no session on 04/06/27)</p><p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br><br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br></p><ul><li>A variety of media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, monoprint, collage.</li><li>Character development and consistency</li><li>Image composition and page-layout</li><li>Visual sequencing and pacing</li><li>The relationship between illustration and text</li><li>Introduction to Adobe Photoshop & Procreate</li><li>Research, idea-generation, critical appraisal, revising and refining skills, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.</li><li>The different genres of children’s books, for example: board-books, interactive books, picture books, chapter books / early readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, illustrated fiction for proficient readers, e-books</li><li>To identify which genres are most relevant to your developing creative practice</li></ul><ul><li>Create consistent characters</li><li>Create visual effective sequences</li><li>Manipulate relationships between image and text</li><li>Make an effective response to a brief: idea-generation, critical appraisal, idea and image refinement, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.</li></ul><p>This course is for complete beginners to intermediate level learners (e.g. those with experience of children’s book illustration, or a related field).</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<br></p><ul><li>Presentations</li><li>Demonstrations</li><li>Practical work</li><li>Individual and group tutoring</li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p>This course requires independent study outside of guided learning hours in the studio. Collaboration with peers is encouraged, as part of this.<br><br>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br><br>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br><br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).<br>Project assignments will be set to apply your knowledge and develop your skills with group tutorials and supportive tutor and peer feedback to guide your creative journey; enhance your skills in critical judgement and creative awareness; as well as monitor your progress. As part of the course, you will engage with an off-site trip to support your work.<br></p><p>A comprehensive range of materials are available to learners in our classrooms. However, learners are advised to bring a sketchbook, size A4 or A3. Learners may also wish to bring an A3 folder, and/or a USB drive, to transport their work to and from City Lit. <br><br>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.<br><br>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/</p><p>We recommend looking at our Children’s Book Illustration Studio as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels. </p><p>You may wish to consider applying to our Advanced Programme in Children’s Book Illustration or a related subject: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice<br></p>Graphic design & illustrationChildren's book illustrationvirtual2279,23672849,29591852,1923VZ501NONEFri25/09/26 - 25/06/2710:00 - 17:0010:0017:0030 sessions (over 40 weeks)3011 weeks or longerDaytimeWeekdayKSKeeley StreetTim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Fareeha Masood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-Owen,Tim Ellis, Ciara Flood, Dee Shulman, Robyn Wilson-OwenBeginners, Some experienceNo longer available,Available courses2025-09-26T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-25T00:00:00+00:00Sep 2025,Sep 2026Art & design28492849,2959City Lit Children's book illustration coursecity-lit-children-s-book-illustration-course/vz501-2526,city-lit-children-s-book-illustration-course/vz501-2627<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br> <br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br> </p>,<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br><br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br></p>0000-Available|2026-09-25 00:00:00<p>This course will help you to develop the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of children’s book illustration, and delve deeper into its context (the historical and contemporary eras and styles which have shaped its evolution) whilst you shape your personal practice.<br> <br>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of the latest professional Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.</p>,<p>This course will help you to develop the practical and conceptual skills integral to the discipline of children’s book illustration, and delve deeper into its context (the historical and contemporary eras and styles which have shaped its evolution) whilst you shape your personal practice.<br><br>The course will be taught in our dedicated Visual Communication studio which is equipped with macs and scanners, a range of the latest professional Adobe software, drawing tablets, printers and a vast range of drawing and painting materials.</p><p></p><p><strong>2627 Term dates:</strong></p><p>Term 1 25/09/26 - 04/12/26 (no session on 30/10/26)</p><p>Term 2 08/01/27 - 19/03/27 (no session on 19/02/27)</p><p>Term 3 16/04/27 - 25/06/27 (no session on 04/06/27)</p><p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br> <br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br> </p>,<p>This year long course will take you on a journey from beginner to intermediate, direct.</p><p>The Children’s Book industry is thriving, largely due to globally rising literacy levels, and a growing awareness of the importance of early childhood education. As a result, children’s book creators are in demand.<br><br>Our tutors will teach you about the many and various skills you’ll need to illustrate books for children - from drawing and painting (analogue and digital), sequencing and pacing the narrative, to editing the images digitally and overlaying text.</p><p>You'll learn about the children’s publishing sector; gaining a sense of the different genres and markets for children's books, and where your illustration style might fit.<br></p><p>• A variety of media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, monoprint, collage.<br>• Character development and consistency<br>• Image composition and page-layout<br>• Visual sequencing and pacing<br>• The relationship between illustration and text<br>• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop &amp; Procreate<br>• Research, idea-generation, critical appraisal, revising and refining skills, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.<br>• The different genres of children’s books, for example: board-books, interactive books, picture books, chapter books / early readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, illustrated fiction for proficient readers, e-books<br>• To identify which genres are most relevant to your developing creative practice</p>,<ul><li>A variety of media: graphite pencil, coloured pencil, charcoal, pastel, crayon, pen and ink, watercolour, gouache, monoprint, collage.</li><li>Character development and consistency</li><li>Image composition and page-layout</li><li>Visual sequencing and pacing</li><li>The relationship between illustration and text</li><li>Introduction to Adobe Photoshop &amp; Procreate</li><li>Research, idea-generation, critical appraisal, revising and refining skills, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.</li><li>The different genres of children’s books, for example: board-books, interactive books, picture books, chapter books / early readers, graphic novels, non-fiction, illustrated fiction for proficient readers, e-books</li><li>To identify which genres are most relevant to your developing creative practice</li></ul>• Create consistent characters<br>• Create visual effective sequences <br>• Manipulate relationships between image and text<br>• Make an effective response to a brief: idea-generation, critical appraisal, idea and image refinement, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.,<ul><li>Create consistent characters</li><li>Create visual effective sequences</li><li>Manipulate relationships between image and text</li><li>Make an effective response to a brief: idea-generation, critical appraisal, idea and image refinement, visual and verbal presentation of ideas.</li></ul><p>This course is for complete beginners to intermediate level learners (e.g. those with experience of children’s book illustration, or a related field).</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<br> </p>,<p>This course is for complete beginners to intermediate level learners (e.g. those with experience of children’s book illustration, or a related field).</p><p>English-language competency is required: you should be able to follow verbal and written instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information. You may need to take short written notes for your own use and take part in group discussions.<br></p><ul><li>Presentations </li><li>Demonstrations </li><li>Practical work </li><li>Individual and group tutoring </li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p>This course requires independent study outside of guided learning hours in the studio. Collaboration with peers is encouraged, as part of this.<br> <br>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you. <br> <br>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website. <br> <br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder). <br>Project assignments will be set to apply your knowledge and develop your skills with group tutorials and supportive tutor and peer feedback to guide your creative journey; enhance your skills in critical judgement and creative awareness; as well as monitor your progress. As part of the course, you will engage with an off-site trip to support your work.<br> </p>,<ul><li>Presentations</li><li>Demonstrations</li><li>Practical work</li><li>Individual and group tutoring</li><li>Group discussion</li></ul><p>This course requires independent study outside of guided learning hours in the studio. Collaboration with peers is encouraged, as part of this.<br><br>Additional/extension activities may be set for you to complete at home or outside of the course hours. Completion of additional tasks is encouraged to help you get the most out of the course. Where required your tutor will discuss these with you.<br><br>This course is supported by Google Classroom as a Virtual Learning Environment. When you log on you will be able to access course material and may be asked to complete learner progress records. You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<br><br>Please note it is important that you sign up and log in to your course Google classroom prior to the first session. Joining detail will be sent to you via email (check your junk/spam folder).<br>Project assignments will be set to apply your knowledge and develop your skills with group tutorials and supportive tutor and peer feedback to guide your creative journey; enhance your skills in critical judgement and creative awareness; as well as monitor your progress. As part of the course, you will engage with an off-site trip to support your work.<br></p><p>A comprehensive range of materials are available to learners in our classrooms. However, learners are advised to bring a sketchbook, size A4 or A3. Learners may also wish to bring an A3 folder, and/or a USB drive, to transport their work to and from City Lit. <br> <br>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off. <br> <br>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/ </p>,<p>A comprehensive range of materials are available to learners in our classrooms. However, learners are advised to bring a sketchbook, size A4 or A3. Learners may also wish to bring an A3 folder, and/or a USB drive, to transport their work to and from City Lit. <br><br>Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.<br><br>To get 15% LGC discount, you will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment and being a student at City Lit. You can apply in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. Student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/</p><p>We recommend looking at our Children’s Book Illustration Studio as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels. </p><p>You may wish to consider applying to our Advanced Programme in Children’s Book Illustration or a related subject: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice<br> </p>,<p>We recommend looking at our Children’s Book Illustration Studio as a next step in your progression. In addition, we offer a range of courses and specialist workshops within graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels. </p><p>You may wish to consider applying to our Advanced Programme in Children’s Book Illustration or a related subject: https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/art-and-design/advanced-practice<br></p>Graphic design & illustrationChildren's book illustrationconfigurable
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