Children's Book Illustration Courses

Instruction

Courses Full
We are NOT accepting new students at this time.

Enrollment in Visual Storytelling and Book Dummy 101 has been temporarily closed.
Courses are expected to reopen by Fall 2008.

How it works

You may begin at anytime

A new lesson is e-mailed to you every Friday before 5pm ET

Assignments are due the following Friday before 3pm ET

You are expected to spend on average a minimum of 6 hours
on each assignment (approximately 1 hour each day)

You will receive a personal critique and guidance on
or before the following Monday at 3pm ET

General Course Requirements

• You must have basic drawing skills and ability with at least one color medium

• You must be able to scan and submit work as a jpeg file attachment to an email

• You must be at least 18 years old

How to Sign Up

Select the course you are interested in from those listed below

Be sure you meet any prerequisites

Download an enrollment form and waiver for that course

Print, fill out, and send forms, along with payment by check, money order, or international money order made out in USA dollars

You may also pay online by
clicking the appropriate PayPal Payments button*

*PayPal users will still need to fill out an enrollment
form and submit a signed waiver via standard mail or as an email attachment

There is a $25.00 nonrefundable registration fee for first time students.

To view Enrollment forms and Waiver
you will need the ability to read PDF files

Course Listings

Visual Storytelling COURSE FULL
Click to download an Enrollment Form and Waiver for this course.

Term: 12 week course
Fee: $275.00 (includes the one time $25.00 Registration fee for New Students)
Prerequisite: Have a single established medium/technique.

New Students – click button to make your payment via PayPal Course Closed

The Visual Storytelling course addresses character development, interaction, composition and content. The course shows how to break down and interpret a text and create dynamic images specifically oriented for the picture book market.

Each lesson is broken down into 2 weeks - the first week for sketches, and the second for finished art. Personal critiques are given for each phase of each assignment.

Please note that this course does not explore mediums or focus on techniques. Although some guidance may be offered in these areas. The course concentrates on molding your existing technique to fit the children's book market.

At the end of this course you will have created six (6) pieces of finished art intened for inclusion in your portfolio. You will also receive guidance and suggestions for putting together an effective portfolio presentation.

Book Dummy 101COURSE FULL
Click to download an Enrollment Form and Waiver for this course.

Term: 12 week course
Fee: $200.00 (For New Students there is a $25.00 one time registration fee)
Prerequisite: Completion of Visual Storytelling or a Portfolio Review prior to enrollment.

This is an intensive 12 week course that focuses on creating a complete Book Dummy. Your Book Dummy will be created from an existing text, either one you have written or one that is in public domain. You will be shown how to create a layout and paginate a text. You will be offered guidance in your choices and given personal feedback as you work through the process. This course does not focus on writing -- however, some guidance may be given on content and length.

At the end of the course you will have created a Book Dummy ready for presentation to prospective publishers, or to be included in your portfolio as a demonstration of your capabilities.

Testimonials
Here is what students had to say...

"Susan's illustration course was exactly the convenient, time effective instruction from a qualified professional I was searching for."

"Weekly assignments were thoroughly evaluated in a positive manner which helped me focus in on my strong points right away."

"Both Beginners and experienced artists ready to bump up to a more advanced level will find this course is a huge bargain."

"Private consultations and progress reviews each week, along with Susan's availability for questions as you work, are the keys to professional development in a short period of time."

Susan gave very specific assignments in palatable
sizes. I knew exactly what was expected."

"I thought I would come out of the course with illustrations for my portfolio, instead it caused me to think about making an illustration not only to illustrate the text, but how to read into it - showing things the text does not"

"I finally get it. I understand exactly what editors look for and how I can put out art that will catch their eyes. I cannot recommend this course enough."

Questions?
courses@susanhartung.com

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