2023 META24 Course Catalog-7

21 Writing & Illustrating
Children’s Books
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Students will discover the essential elements of writing and illustrating a children’s picture book and
brainstorm ideas by using a computer generated model to practice creating a children’s book. They will
then create a presentation that teaches others the essential elements of a children’s book, construct
a dummy (mock-up) of a children’s book, and publish, market, and share their book. Finally, they will
show others how to create a children’s book by making a video of the steps.
MATERIALS
• Published children’s books
• Paper, Card stock, Sketchbook
• Scissors, Ruler, Pencils
• Art supplies
• Wacom tablet & pen
• Art Rage program (or Illustrator)
• InDesign, MS Publisher, or MS Word
• Stapler & staples
• Video camera
• Tripod
• Soft and Key Lighting
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