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Creative Workshops at Stellenbosch University in September

2010 Creative Workshop to take place from 6th-10th September at Stellenbosch University.

The CCIBA Creative Workshop Program will be held from 6 to 10 September 2010 at the Stellenbosch University Department of Visual Arts. Through a programme of affordable short courses in a variety of arts disciplines, it offers the general public access to the infrastructural and teaching resources of the Department of Visual Arts.

In order to ensure high quality instruction, workshops are taught by experienced South African practitioners who are assisted by post-graduate or senior students specializing in the respective disciplines.

The workshops will be divided between technical demonstrations, practical work, consultation with the instructors and their assistants as well as group discussion sessions of completed work. The courses will be variously augmented by presentations by professional artists, visits to rare collections and archives, professional studios or galleries.

Each course will span five days and the course fee includes more than thirty hours of teaching and practical work, artist’s talks, lectures and outings.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

All the courses are introductory, but are also suitable for art practitioners who wish to become acquainted with a new discipline. The workshops will provide both an excellent introduction to those considering the study of art and design and enable working artists the opportunity to refresh or supplement their knowledge with the guidance of experienced practitioners.

At the end of the Spring school, each participant will receive a Certificate of Participation, endorsed by the Department of Visual Arts of Stellenbosch University.

PARTCIPANTS’ EXHIBITION

Participants will have the opportunity to exhibit the work they completed during the week. On the last day of the Spring school, they can invite friends and family to view the fruits of their hard work and taste some locally produced wine at the Visual Arts Department.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Courses are charged at R3000 per participant. Current and previous students of the Visual Arts Department of Stellenbosch University pay R2500 per participant. Materials are not included and vary from course to course. Participant will bring their own materials as set out by the lecturers in their course outlines on this website.

WHERE IT ALL HAPPENS.

All workshops will be taught in the Visual Arts Department of the University of Stellenbosch, situated in Victoria Street, Stellenbosch.

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TO REGISTER CONTACT:

mbell@iafrica.com

Courses offered:

Bookbinding – FACILITATOR 2010: Helene van Aswagen

Botanical Illustration – FACILITATOR 2010: Vicki Thomas

Children’s Book Illustration – FACILITATOR 2010: Marjorie Van Heerden

Cartooning and the Graphic Novel – FACILITATOR 2010: Leonora van Staden

Digital Photography (Elementary) – FACILITATORS 2010: Jackie Murray

Digital Photography (Advanced) – FACILITATOR Eric Palmer

Silver Jewellery Design – FACILITATOR 2010: Verna Jooste

Figure Drawing FACILITATOR – Ferdinand Kidd

For more information on the courses go to http://www.cciba.sun.ac.za/index.php/creative-workshop-program

More about the Children’s Book illustration course offered…
Children’s Book Illustration

FACILITATOR 2010: Marjorie Van Heerden

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course will focus on the various challenges facing the illustrator and provide a step-by-step look at the process followed in the creation of an illustrated book for young children, with emphasis on the picture book. It is aimed at published and unpublished illustrators and writer/illustrators of picture books. Although it is specifically aimed at illustrators, the course can also be beneficial for authors of illustrated and picture books.

· Session one – you, the writer/illustrator; your reader and the world they live in and what they are reading

· Session two – a look at the world of children’s book publishing, local and international, and how to submit/pitch your work.

· Session three – will analyse a selection of different types of children’s picture books and specific illustrations.

· Session four – how to draw children, step-by-step look the structure of a child’s body and show how their bodies changes from month to month, taking it from a new born baby to children the age of 16. With that she will discuss a child physical and metal development and how one can incorporate it into ones drawing of the child. Also… how to draw animals.

· Session five – will look at characterisation and will show the process Marjorie follows in the creation of a child character for a picture book.

· Session six – a look at how background creates a sense of place, a look at the importance of the light source, a look at the value of negative spaces.

· Session seven – a detailed look at sources of inspiration for the writer/illustrator, and using the computer and the internet to add the creative process.

· Session eight – will look at the process, including storyboarding, layout, and how to create a “dummy book” with rough illustrations.

· Session nine – will be a detailed analysis of illustration techniques, styles, and a look at materials and paper – using colour; using black and white.

· Session ten – “What makes a great Children’s Book?” We will look at award winning illustrators and analyse why they win awards.

· Session eleven – the course will conclude with one-on-one session with Marjorie. Attendees can have their work critiqued by Marjorie and discuss “what next?”

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING

This is not a practical workshop, but an informal, interactive lecture-based course, in 10 sessions over 5 full days. It is, however, important that you bring your sketch books and preferred drawing material along, because during the workshop the presenter will give the participants time to try out the various points she introduces. Also bring a notepad and pen to make notes.

MORE ABOUT THE FACILITATOR – go to www.grafikon.co.za

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