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Children's Book Illustrations 03: Telling Stories with Pictures

Course code: P02826

Subject area: Art & Design

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

18:00 - 20:45

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

15th Apr 2027 - 1st Jul 2027

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Bring your ideas to life as a complete illustrated story! Learn how images can work together to share ideas, capture moods, and tell a story in a fun and engaging way.
In this creative and hands-on course, students learn how to craft a complete illustrated story from start to finish. Lessons cover narrative pacing, page layout, sequencing, and continuity, while also helping students refine their illustration techniques. You’ll experiment with combining characters, scenes, and colour to tell your story visually. By the end of the term, each student will have a complete illustrated storybook - a finished project to enjoy, share, and celebrate.

• Turning individual drawings into a cohesive story• Narrative pacing and visual storytelling• Page layout, sequencing, and continuity• Refining illustration style and integrating characters with environments• Experimenting with colour, composition, and scene transitions• Completing a full illustrated storybook to enjoy and share

Please note there are no classes during half term.

What next?
Continue practicing independently, exploring new media and story ideas. Optional workshops or community classes in advanced illustration, character design, or picture book creation
Entry criteria
Completion of Term 01 and Term 02, or equivalent experience with drawing and basic illustration techniques. Interest in storytelling through pictures

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
This course/workshop includes a material fee that provides essential resources and hands-on demonstrations, empowering you to achieve your learning goals and master new skills with confidence.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

£304.90

Reduced Fee (19+)

£153.95

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