This course will introduce you to the world of illustrated children’s books, focusing on the picturebook (i.e. books for younger children).
This is a very practical course involving drawing, writing and design.
It's suitable for everyone from beginners to the more experienced wanting to build their portfolio, and writers who want to learn how to illustrate.
It's also ideal for anyone who wants to explore the writing and illustration process so that they can create unique work for family and friends.
Secure your place with a deposit
If you're booking two months or more before the course starts, we can accept a £100 deposit to secure your place.
The balance is due one month before the course starts.
Our standard booking terms and conditions apply.
Email us to find out how: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
What will you gain?
You will leave the course with an understanding of how to create stories and illustrate children’s picture books.
“The tutor was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, very professional and she made the course a wonderful experience.” AF
“Excellent instruction and advice. Highly recommend it.” AG
“I enjoyed all of it. I learnt a lot and feel I have improved.” JH
“The tutor is very approachable and supportive at all stages throughout the course. It’s been a pleasure meeting her.” MV
“Brilliant – thank you!” SB
Tutor profile: Kwan Lei (Que) Chan (Saturday courses) is an artist, illustrator and graphic designer who also delivers illustration workshops.
In her spare time she hosts Nottingham’s urban sketchers group.
Her professional projects span illustration, painting, printmaking, animation, branding and digital design for national and international clients.
Tutor Profile: Daisy Craven (Summer course) is an illustrator based in Birmingham who specialises in comic book and graphic novels, as well as children’s book illustration.
She has completed a degree in Fine Art and also has an MA in Illustration from Nottingham Trent University, where Daisy completed her comic book ‘Tales from the Uncanny’.
Her illustrations range from digital to traditional painting, watercolour and mixed media.
You can see Daisy’s work here: www.daisycraven.com
Indicative maximum class size: 16
Need accommodation for a summer course?
You can book a self-catered, single room with private bathroom on our city campus, right next door to our studios and classrooms. Find out more at: www.ntu.ac.uk/summeraccommodation
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813
What you'll study
On this course, you will:
- have a combination of group and one-to-one tutorials
- learn about character development, storyboarding, visual language, structure, sequence, pagination and page design
- define your audience
- get advice on working as a professional illustrator.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No drawing or writing experience is required. An idea for a storybook is useful, but not essential.
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: No drawing or writing experience is required. An idea for a storybook is useful, but not essential.
How to apply
You can book your place on this course via the NTU online store:
Saturday course (1 - 29 May 2021)
One week course (16 - 20 August 2021)
Browse all our graphic design and illustration short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
You can book your place on this course via the NTU online store:
Saturday course (1 - 29 May 2021)
One week course (16 - 20 August 2021)
Browse all our graphic design and illustration short courses.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £450
Payment is due at the time of booking.
The fee for this course is £450
Payment is due at the time of booking.