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In this course students will explore and experience the creation of artwork specific for children's literature. Over five weeks, students will create a picture book, learning the skills, practices and stages of illustration for children's literature. We will trace the vast and rich history of children’s books, inquire into contemporary practices and developments within the publishing industry, understand a range of media and techniques available, and critically analyse the role and possibilities of visual representation within children's literature.
On successful completion of the course, students will develop: 1. Courageously enrich and develop personal artistic language and ideas 2. Examine and evaluate historical and contemporary works in children’s illustration 3. Identify the processes and stages of book illustration, the picture book industry, and book creation pipeline 4. Analyse principles of illustration and picture books, and demonstrate application 5. Appraise the role of the illustrator in regards to ethics, representation, and culture.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
You will be expected to engage full time in this course, and participate in the weekly lectures and workshops (whether in-person or online/by distance). An indication of anticipated contact hours and study hours for assignments are given below:• Contact time: 30 hours (2 x 1 hour lectures, 2 x 2 hour labs per week)• Assignment 1 (Portfolio, 20%): 30 hours• Assignment 2 (Portfolio & Essay, 15%): 15 hours• Assignment 3 (Portfolio, 40%): 60 hours• Assignment 4 (Essay, 25%): 15 hoursTOTAL: 150 hoursPlease note: In the week of 2-6 December 2024 there are two fieldtrips. These are optional, you will be given guidelines to complete this work in your own neighbourhood as an alternative for those who cannot come on the fieldtrips.
Hilary Tapper
Domestic fee $942.00
International fee $4,663.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .