We will discover ways to come up with fun ideas, and then explore how to mould them into the shape of a picture book. We will explore pace, rhythm and the drama of a page turn. You will learn how text and image can interact to create a picture book shaped whole.
This day is ideal if you are fascinated by the rich world of picture books and would like to understand more about how they are created. You don't need any previous experience, or any drawing skills, just the desire to have a go!
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR
- Anyone who is interested in how picture books are created.
- Someone who has some ideas and wants to try to shape them into picture book texts.
- Complete beginners with no previous experience or ideas who like the idea of creating a story in a day.
- People who want to learn new ways to generate and shape ideas.
- Illustrators who would like to start writing their own stories.
WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF IT
- Learn how to quickly generate lots of ideas.
- Explore a range of playful games to use in order to ‘unstick’ your creativity.
- Ways to manipulate and develop ideas, moving them from run of the mill to unique and exciting.
- An understanding of story structure, as applied to picture books.
- An understanding of how text and images work together in picture books.
- Insights into the publishing industry and how to approach it.
- Receive expert feedback and guidance on your material.
