Children's Book Illustration Course
This course equips you to excel in children's book illustration, from analysing stories to delivering print-ready artwork. Develop expressive characters, strategic page turns, and compelling spreads tailored for 5-7 year olds, while adhering to industry publishing norms for polished, engaging visuals that hold attention and convey emotion effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain skills to create expressive characters, plan dynamic poses, and design interactions that captivate young minds. Master compositions for 32-page picture books, storyboard effectively, and ensure visuals match age-suitable narratives. Learn print specifications, file preparation, and handover documents for professional, publication-ready illustrations.
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Develop skills
- Design engaging child-friendly characters with distinct silhouettes, poses, and colour schemes.
- Plan page turns and spreads using thumbnails, focal points, and narrative pacing.
- Build strong picture-book layouts with optimal text placement, eye flow, and perspective.
- Prepare professional print-ready files covering trim, bleed, colour modes, and 32-page standards.
- Convert story elements and child psychology into visuals with fitting tone, rhythm, and feeling.
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