Illustrating Your Own Map for Writers & Gamers

This analog drawing class will take you through the steps of designing your own map for use in creating your own world or in running games.

Ana Maria Selvaggio

196 total reviews for this teacher

139 reviews for this class

Completed by 603 learners

There are no upcoming classes.

60 minutes

per class

Twice per week

over 1 week

11-15

year olds

3-5

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

This class meets twice for an hour and goes over the basics of map creation based on terrain and characters. Two downloadable mini guides are provided that cover drawing a variety of map elements.

During the scheduled class time, we will:

+ Learn the basic elements of a map and how to define terrain.
+ Learn how to draw various styles of mountains, water sources, structures, and other map elements.
+ Learn how to create your own unique symbols.
+ Learn how to visualize your world as if you...

Having been a fiction writer for 33 years now, I love creating worlds from the ground up. As a professional illustrator, having the ability to actual see the layout for what I’ve created adds depth and makes my story richer. I can see my protagonist’s path, the road blocks they have to overcome, places to hide or for the perfect ambush, long traveled roads and new paths blazed. The more senses you can involve in a story, the deeper your reader is immersed, and I’m always up for a good adventure!

Pencil
Paper
Sketchbook
Ruler

2 hours per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

I’m a mom myself so I am sensitive to keeping things mainstream and kid-friendly. I’ll use examples of other world maps, fictional and real, but there is no mature content.

Teacher

Ana Maria Selvaggio

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Lives in the United States

Living a Creative-Driven Life

196 total reviews

260 completed classes

About Me

My everyday is a very eclectic, creatively driven, digitally-analog life. I have a passion for collecting joy and putting more beauty out into the world my daughter is growing up in. I've been a working illustrator, writer, and designer (graphic,...