Publish Your Book: Mastering Scene Compostion for Storytelling (Part 4)

In this advanced course, students will learn how to create visually compelling scenes that bring their stories to life. Focusing on key visual art fundamentals—composition, focus, balance, lighting, and color—students will explore how to use these tools to enhance storytelling and create professional-level illustrations. This class is perfect for aspiring illustrators looking to strengthen their storytelling skills and polish their portfolios.

Prerequisite Requirement:
To ensure success, students must have completed the first three courses in the "Publish Your Book" series or receive approval from the instructor to enroll directly. Additionally, a working manuscript is required, as all assignments will relate directly to the student’s own story.

What will be taught?
Students will gain advanced skills in:
Scene composition
Using lighting and color to enhance mood, drama, and storytelling.

What topics will you cover?
The class will cover essential artistic concepts such as:
Composition, creating visual focus, maintaining balance,
lighting and color theory, among other key principles.

How is your class structured?
This is a 6 week course broken into weekly lessons, each building on the last.

Each week includes interactive demonstrations, group critiques, and individual assignments designed to align with each student’s manuscript.

How will you teach?
The class combines interactive live sessions, step-by-step demonstrations, and personalized feedback. Students will analyze professional examples, participate in group critiques, and complete weekly assignments that are directly tied to their working manuscripts.

What's your teaching style?
With a collaborative and supportive teaching approach, I aim to challenge students to grow their skills while encouraging their unique artistic voice. My teaching focuses on practical techniques, creative problem-solving, and fostering confidence through constructive feedback.