Introduction to writing techniques
Zanni introduces you to writing techniques covered in this module.
Introduction to using colour and materials
Anna introduces you to the importance of colour and materials when illustrating picture books.
Handout: Introduction to writing techniques
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Handout: Introduction to using colour and materials
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Module Four Handout Introduction To Using Colour And Materials
Writing techniques
Narrative, concept, non-fiction, and well-being writing techniques
Zanni talks about the difference between narrative, concept, non-fiction, and well-being picture books and some writing techniques to consider.
Interview with author, Penny Harrison
Zanni chats to Penny Harrison, author of concept picture books such as Extraordinary.
Handout: Narrative, concept, non-fiction, and well-being writing techniques
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Module Four Handout Narrative, Concept, Non-Fiction, Well-Being
Task: Use narrative, concept, non-fiction, and well-being techniques
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Module Four Task Narrative, Concept, Non-fiction, Well-being
Handout: Narrative writing techniques
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Literary writing techniques
Zanni shares some thoughts about literary writing techniques you can use in your picture books.
Task: Literary writing techniques
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Show don’t tell
Zanni shares some thoughts about show don’t tell.
Interview with award-winning author, Maggie Hutchings
Zanni chats to award-winning author, Maggie Hutchings, author of Honour Book of the Year: Your Birthday Was The Best!.
Finding your voice
Zanni shares some thoughts about embracing your picture book voice.
Exploring colour
Create a colour wheel
Anna shows you how to create a colour wheel to use for your illustrations.
Interview with shortlisted author, Dave Petzold
Zanni chats Dave about his shortlisted book, Seven Seas Of Seven Fleas and how Dave uses colour in his work.
Task: Create a colour wheel
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Using watercolour
Watercolour techniques and exercises
Anna guides you through watercolour techniques. Use the video to complete the exercises below.
Handout: Introduction to using watercolour
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Task: Watercolour techniques
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Using coloured pencil
Coloured pencil techniques and exercises
Anna shows you how to use coloured pencil in your work. Use the video to complete the exercises below.
Handout: Introduction to using coloured pencils
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Task: Coloured pencil techniques
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Using mixed media
Mixed media techniques and exercises
Anna shows you how to use mixed media in your work. Use the video to complete the exercises below.
Handout: Introduction to mixed media
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Task: Mixed media techniques
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Task: Simple form, line, colour, and mixed media
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Module Four Assignments
Due the last Friday of May.
Writing Assignment: Write a picture book manuscript
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Module Four Writing Assignment Write A Picture Book Manuscript
Illustration Assignment: Use colour and materials
Open the handout to read about your illustration assignment for module four.
Module Four Illustration Assignment Using Colour And Materials