Creating Picturebooks for Young Readers
A course by María Ramos , Illustrator and Author of Children’s Books
Experiment with illustration and learn how to tell children's stories through images
Experiment with illustration and learn how to tell children's stories through images
Creating illustrated stories for children may lead you to some interesting situations like a birthday party for a blueberry, a tennis match with a peanut, or the adventures of a hairy egg. For María Ramos, an illustrator and author specialized in children's picturebooks, that's the beauty of her work. The aim of her stories is to make young readers laugh, have fun, and above all, reflect on what they read.
In this course, learn the process of creating a picturebook for children. Explore illustration and create a digital collage to tell a story that captivates young readers.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (78)
- 1,211 students
- 13 lessons (1h 25m)
- 20 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a 16-page storyboard for a children's picturebook and illustrate the cover and a two-page spread.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn how to engage with young readers through illustration.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary. Just a whole lot of imagination!
The only materials needed for this course are a computer with Photoshop and some basic stationery items like pencils and cardstock.
Reviews
A course by María Ramos
María Ramos is an illustrator who specializes in all types of children's literature from picturebooks to comics. Her work has been published by companies like Fulgencio Pimentel, Mamut Cómic, and Biscoto, and some of her books have been translated in other countries like Italy, China, and France.
She has also collaborated with clients such as Milan Press, Revista Kiwi, and Wrap Magazine. María Ramos loves the art of storytelling through drawings and aims to create books that are fun, exciting, and at the same time thought-provoking.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Picture album mechanism
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Techniques and materials
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The illustrated album
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Looking for the idea
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Looking for the footholds
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U3
Shaping step by step
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The structure
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Storyboard
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Collage with cardboard
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Preparing the textures
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Digital collage
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U4
Finishing the project
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Elements that also narrate
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Moving the project
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FP
Final project
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Creating Picturebooks for Young Readers
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luciana_morteo
El curso es bueno, interesante el proceso de trabajo de María.
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margie
Excelente. Practico sus técnicas.
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elsab
Maria Ramos nous explique pas-à-pas son processus de travail et nous livre des ressources intéressantes. Merci! Ce cours m'a été utile
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fabi7502
Curso muito bom!
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macarenahh
me encantó maria ramos, la sigo hace tiempo.
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