CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATION (CB) Cheryl Kirk Noll, Certificate Advisor Aspiring illustrators are introduced to the multi-faceted world of children's book design and illustration while surveying the creative, technical and business aspects of the illustration field. With an emphasis on process, students develop the skills in drawing, painting, writing, digital design, research and development they need to embark on an illustration career. Creating pictures that capture ideas is the central focus, as students become familiar with the unique formats and protocols of this highly specialized field while building an eye-catching portfolio. REQUIRED COURSES PREREQUISITES SEMESTER HOURS Drawing I None All 36 Two-Dimensional Design None All 36 Color Theory None All 36 Introduction to Illustration None F 18 Drawing II Drawing I F, SP 36 Children's Book Illustration I Foundation Level F 36 Digital Tools for Print Design None All 36 Children's Book Illustration II All above courses SP 36 Children's Book Illustration III All above courses F 36 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Digital Tools for Print Design All 36 None W 3 Children's Book Illustration III SP 36 All above courses SP N/A Level One All 72 Foundation Level Level One Level Two Professional Practice How Professionals Design Their Portfolios: Children's Book Illustration Portfolio Final Projects Studio: Children's Book Illustration Final Portfolio Review Electives Courses designated CB-E (varies by semester) totaling 72 contact hours Rev. July 2012 total contact hours: 453 ADVISOR BIO: Cheryl Kirk Noll: BS, Education, Lebanon Valley College; BFA, Illustration, RISD. Noll is an award-winning children's book illustrator who has illustrated more than 20 books for clients including Scholastic and Harcourt. Her work focuses on historic and multicultural stories. She was a 2008-2009 RISD|CE Teacher of Excellence. Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education | 345 South Main St., Providence, RI 02903 | ce.risd.edu | 800 364-7473, ext. 2 | [email protected]