National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy
$560.00
Note: Course fee not inclusive of application fee and GST.
$330.40
(after National Silver Academy (NSA) subsidy)
Note: NSA fee is inclusive of GST.
Course details
Dive into the enchanting world of children's book illustration with award-winning author and illustrator Quek Hong Shin. This hands-on course unlocks the creative process of crafting captivating picture books.
Learn essential skills like drawing, composition, character design, and storyboarding. Embrace both traditional and digital illustration techniques, mastering the tools to bring your vision to life. Gain valuable insights from Hong Shin's experience in Singapore's Kid Lit scene. This course is perfect for aspiring illustrators, writers wanting to add visual power to their stories, and anyone passionate about picture books.
Note: Course trainers are, on occasion, subject to change with short notice.
About the trainer
Quek Hong Shin
Quek Hong Shin is a Singaporean author and illustrator whose works include picture books like The Amazing Sarong, The Brilliant Oil Lamp and Universe of Feelings. His titles were nominated twice for The Hedwig Anuar Children's Book Award. His work The Incredible Basket published by Epigram Books, won Best Children's Book at the 2019 Singapore Book Awards.
Hong Shin has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design and has been active in promoting the local children's literature scene by conducting storytelling sessions and illustration workshops at schools, libraries and museums. He has been a trainer of the Picture Book Illustration course at LASALLE College of the Arts since 2020.
Application information
Notepad and writing materials. Other art materials to be advised before the course start date.
Cost of materials: approximately $40, to be purchased by participants.
Art enthusiasts, art and language students, teachers, educators, parents, and/or anyone keen on children literature.
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