On this course you will explore practical methods of storyboarding and the ability to take a narrative and translate it into a sequence of images. This skill is essential for children’s book illustrators, graphic novelists, animators and film makers.
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This course is ideal for anyone who wants to enhance their illustration skills and demonstrate consistency in their sequential imaging.
Storyboarding is an essential skill for any creative working with narrative, from children’s book illustrators and graphic novelists to animators and filmmakers.
You will explore the techniques used to create compelling storyboards; how to pace your narrative, different framing options, which perspective to choose, using colour to affect the mood and scale to create drama.
What will we cover?
Different approaches to framing
Perspective drawing, to create depth
The ‘Rule of Thirds’ in art and film
The importance of thumbnails when creating sequential images
How to create pace and variation
Text as a visual part of the narrative
Using colour and scale to enhance the imagery
An introduction to Photoshop and InDesign for editing images and adding text
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Analyze which key frames would best visualize a narrative
Illustrate a set of sequential images in response to a brief
Demonstrate consistency in your character illustrations
Create pace and flow in your storyboards
Apply colour theory to your illustrations using Photoshop
Add text in an appropriate and creative way using InDesign
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do not need to have prior experience of storyboarding specifically, just of visual communication in general. Prior knowledge and basic skills in illustration are desirable.
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
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, presentations, and handouts etc. 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).
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required.
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 range of workshops in graphic design, illustration, children’s book illustration and graphic novels to see what’s on offer.
For more information about any of the courses on offer, please visit our website.
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.
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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This skill is essential for children’s book illustrators, graphic novelists, animators and film makers. </p><ul><li>Different approaches to framing </li><li>Perspective drawing, to create depth </li><li>The ‘Rule of Thirds’ in art and film </li><li>The importance of thumbnails when creating sequential images</li><li>How to create pace and variation </li><li>Text as a visual part of the narrative </li><li>Using colour and scale to enhance the imagery </li><li>An introduction to Photoshop and InDesign for editing images and adding text<br/> </li></ul><ul><li>Analyze which key frames would best visualize a narrative</li><li>Illustrate a set of sequential images in response to a brief </li><li>Demonstrate consistency in your character illustrations</li><li>Create pace and flow in your storyboards</li><li>Apply colour theory to your illustrations using Photoshop</li><li>Add text in an appropriate and creative way using InDesign <br/> </li></ul><p>This course is suitable for intermediate learners; you do not need to have prior experience of storyboarding specifically, just of visual communication in general. 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You can find help via the student help centre on the City Lit website.<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/> </p><p>At City Lit, access to basic materials and resources are available as part of this course. We advise you to bring a A5/A4 sketchbook for the recording of ideas and an A3 folder and/or a USB drive to transport work to and from City Lit. Additional materials required as part of the course will be discussed by your tutor if required. <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. 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