This class focuses on the process of how to work on a full 32 page children's picture book manuscript. Course descriptionLearn skills such as character design, storyboarding, developing concepts, sequencing, storytelling, pacing the visual story, and creating a complete dummy book. Learn about the publishing industry and how to enter this competitive field and navigate the business practices of working as a children's book illustrator. This class includes weekly homework assignments. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the class. / This course was previously called Illustrating a Children's Book Manuscript.Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Class meeting detailsThis online course is synchronous, meaning students will meet together online. Class meetings are conducted via Google Meet and include lectures, demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. PrerequisitesIntroduction to Children’s Book Illustration or equivalent experience. Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required. Required materialsSuppliesPen or pencilnotebook or sketchbookcolor media of your choiceselection of drawing toolsSoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud software (provided by MCAD).HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work; a scanner (optional).Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 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. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $396.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens April 28. Date: Tue, Jun 3, 2025 - Tue, Jul 22, 2025 Time: 6:00–9:00 pm. CST Day(s) of the week: Tuesday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: Carrie Hartman Location: Online SKU: VC 9141 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Introduction to Children’s Book Illustration or equivalent experience. Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.