Whether you’re just starting to explore children’s book illustration, looking to develop a professional portfolio, or interested in working on a personal project, these classes can help you achieve your goals. With RISD Continuing Education online courses, you’ll get the chance to meet other aspiring and working illustrators and artists.
Winter classes begin January 13, 2025.
Children’s Book Illustration: Introduction
Learn the fundamentals of illustrating for children. Topics include design, text integration, character creation, color palette, concept development and storyboarding.
Paper Crafting for Interactive Books: Movable & Pull-Tab Creations
Paper engineering meets narrative imagination. Find out how to design and construct movable and pull-tab books that engage readers of all ages.
Folding, Slotting, Slicing: The Art of the Pop-Up
Master the fundamentals of children’s storytelling, from crafting compelling characters and developing imaginative plotlines to mastering dialogue and creating vibrant settings.
Illustration: Introduction
Bring stories to life! Investigate the relationship between image and text, and learn how to interpret and translate words into pictures.
Illustrating Book Covers
A book’s cover is a chance to capture attention and create excitement. Discover ways to make your cover ideas as powerful as the content inside.
If you’re looking for more options, check out our full catalog of courses. Save your spot: Winter registration closes January 9, 2025.
Student artwork credit (top): Illustration by Audra Hull.