Illustrated Children's Books: Create a Unique Story
A course by Weberson Santiago , Illustrator, Writer, and Teacher
Joined August 2015
Learn composition techniques for illustrating a story from first idea to final prototype
Learn composition techniques for illustrating a story from first idea to final prototype
Joined August 2015
The combination of narrative and images that children's literature brings together gives life to a powerful visual language, a hallmark of picturebooks. Brazilian writer and illustrator Weberson Santiago is an expert on the subject, having successfully published several books and other projects with major publishers, newspapers, and magazines.
In this course, learn to develop an idea graphically and build a visual narrative for a picturebook. Weberson guides you through each step with a series of exercises, showing you how to create characters and build the environment using a variety of composition techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 10 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (170)
- 4,254 students
- 16 lessons (2h 45m)
- 10 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Illustrate three double-pages and the cover of your illustrated children’s book.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, amateur or professional illustrators, storytellers, or anyone who would like to discover how to create and structure an illustrated children's book.
Requirements and materials
A lot of curiosity and a desire to tell stories are helpful for this course.
Regarding the materials, you will need A3 paper, some pencils, pens, inks, scissors, a stylus, adhesive tape, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Weberson Santiago
Weberson Santiago understands how to combine the beauty of images with the power of words to bring his unique work to life. The Brazilian illustrator, writer, and teacher has published more than ten children's books and illustrated the pages of important national publications like Veja magazine and Folha de São Paulo newspaper.
His illustrations led him to participate in exhibitions in Latin America and collaborate on board games for Brazil, the United States, Asia, and Europe. He currently resides in Portugal and teaches courses at the Lisbon School of Innovation and Technology.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Understanding the illustrated book
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How a picture book works
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Where do the ideas come from?
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Elements of design 1
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Elements of design 2
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Materials
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U3
Telling stories with images
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Character
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Scenario
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Rhythm
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Illustration
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Final prototype
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U4
Finishing touches
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Photoshop Tips and Adjustments
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Project presentation
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Book Map
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated Children's Books: Create a Unique Story
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