‘Making Picture Books’ Talk
by Kylie Dunstan
Description
Using The Red Bridge as a focus this talk covers the process of writing and illustrating a picture book.
During the talk I will take the students through each step of creating a picture books from idea to publication.
We end the session with a drawing exercise covering facial expressions.
Topics:
During the talk I will take the students through each step of creating a picture books from idea to publication.
We end the session with a drawing exercise covering facial expressions.
Topics:
- Inspiration
- Writing (including orientation, sequence of events and, resolution)
- Style and character development
- The Dummy Book
- Making the pictures
- Book Design
- Publication
Details
Audience
Primary Grades 1-6 (Suitable for up to 70 Students)
Duration
50-60 minutes
Requirements
* Display Table * White Board and Markers * Paper and pen/pencil and something to lean on for each student * A more detailed Powerpoint presentation of this talk is available for older students or adults