Picture Book: Images that Tell Stories
A course by Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten , Writer and Illustrator
Joined January 2024
Dive deep into the art of modern picture books. Learn to express your stories visually and create your own picture book!
Dive deep into the art of modern picture books. Learn to express your stories visually and create your own picture book!
Welcome to an exciting journey into the world of visual storytelling with Ilan Brenman and Guilherme Karsten. This online course will immerse you in the magic of picture books, a unique way of telling stories using only illustrations.
You will learn storytelling techniques to create fully illustrated books. Ilan and Guilherme, with more than 80 published books and international awards, will guide you on an unprecedented creative journey.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 19 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (14)
- 969 students
- 16 lessons (1h 57m)
- 19 additional resources (4 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
What is this course's project?
The final project of this course will challenge you to develop a wordless story composed of three scenes. This practical exercise will allow you to apply the techniques you learned and create an exciting visual fable.
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for anyone, from children to adults of all ages, who wants to explore the art of telling stories through illustrations. No previous experience is required, just a creative and curious mind.
Requirements and materials
To fully enjoy this course, you only need your imagination and desire to explore the exciting world of image books. No specific material or specialized equipment is required.
Reviews
A course by Ilan Brenman e Guilherme Karsten
Ilan Brenman and Guilherme Karsten are renowned writers and illustrators with more than 80 books published around the world. Their work has been awarded both nationally and internationally. Throughout their career, they have collaborated on numerous children's works, spreading their word in the world of visual narration.
Ilan Brenman, a prominent writer of children's books with more than 80 works published all over the world, from Germany to Argentina. His international best-seller "EVEN PRINCESSES FART" sold 200 thousand copies only in Spain. With academic training in Psychology and postgraduate degrees in Education, his professional life has centered on the promotion of reading, including his Biblioteca Viva project and his successful project Degustação de Histórias. He has also been a columnist for important media such as Radio CBN and Revista Crescer, where he highlighted the importance of stories in the lives of people. Ilan finds inspiration in nature and his family, fusing his work and life in the constant search for meaning in the small and great stories of life.
On the other hand, Guilherme Karsten, a talented author and illustrator of illustrated books with more than 30 works in his possession. He has obtained numerous awards and mentions in national and international competitions, highlighting his creativity in the world of illustration. In addition to his work in books, he has had experiences in fashion design. His music and family, including his wife and children, are constant sources of inspiration in his work. His passion for illustration began in childhood and has turned into a successful career. His creative process is based on extensive research and a deep repertoire, which allows him to bring his stories to life through his illustrations.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
From caves to books
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First images that tell stories
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How to read a book without words?
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Pioneers and contemporaries of picture books for children
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U3
How stories come about
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"Enganos": a book with a lot of humor
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"Refugees": a contemporary story in the form of images
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Eureka! The initial ideas
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Some tips for creating a script that captures the reader
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U4
Image book: step by step illustration
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The storyboard: defining time and narrative sequence
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Materials to illustrate
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Starting the illustrations
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Finalization of scenes 1
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Finalization of scenes 2
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U5
Different ways to take the book to the world
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It's time to present your book
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What if publishers aren't interested?
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FP
Final project
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Illustrated book: images that tell stories
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iruksson
I really enjoyed this course, great tandem!
anajardim10
É meu segundo curso com o Ilan. Gosto tanto da obra dele como autor quanto do curso que ele oferece . O Guilherme eu já conhecia de ler seus livros para meus filhos. Escritor e ilustrador são execentes. Valeu a pena!
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thesunart33
very nice
gabyszejer
Hola comunidad de Doméstika! Me gusta el curso y lo recomiendo. Solo me esperaba un poco más de ejercicios prácticos.
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alvesjosemar5
Um curso muito interessante e lindo.
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