Introduction to Children’s Book Illustration (online)

Explore a wide range of children’s book illustrations, from traditional to contemporary. Learn what makes a children’s book unique and how to effectively communicate with artwork, from the sketch phase to the final illustrations. Weekly homework assignments are given in this class. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online course is synchronous, meaning students meet online together. These meetings are conducted via Google Meet and include lectures, class discussions, work time, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources.

Prerequisites

Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook
• color media of choice with a selection of drawing tools

Supplies will be discussed during the first class meeting.

Software
Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).

Hardware
A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and a microphone.

Class resources
This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management software. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.