Illustration: Visual Storytelling

Illustration: Visual Storytelling

Yiyun Chu $430
January 12 - February 9
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4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Levels

This course introduces students to the art of visual storytelling through illustration. Throughout this course, students will explore illustration as a powerful way to tell stories, communicate ideas, and express creativity. Students will learn how to transform ideas, emotions, personal experiences, and cultural influences into meaningful visual imagery.

Through projects in character design, editorial illustration, and traditional illustration techniques, students will strengthen their skills in sketching, composition, concept development, and visual storytelling. Students will explore how to create expressive characters, build engaging visual narratives, and communicate stories through illustration.

This class provides a supportive and inspiring environment for students to grow their technical skills, develop their artistic voice, and gain confidence in creative expression. Students will be encouraged to explore their unique perspectives and use illustration as a meaningful way to share stories and connect with others.

Required Supplies

Required Supplies
• Sketchbook (9" x 12" or similar size)
• Drawing pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
• Eraser (kneaded eraser also recommended) or Electric Eraser
• Black fine liner pens (variety of tip sizes recommended)
• Black ink pen or brush pen
• Ruler
• Mixed media paper pad or Bristol paper (recommended for illustration projects)

Color Supplies (Choose based on your preference)
Students may choose one or more of the following:
• Colored pencils (water based or oil based)
• Oil Pastels
• Watercolor set
• Gouache
• Alcohol markers (such as Copic or Ohuhu)/ Acrylic paint markers
• Paper Towels

Optional Supplies
• White gel pen (for highlights)
• Sharpie or permanent marker
• Paint brushes (small to medium sizes)
• Palette for mixing colors
• Water container
• Masking tape
• Black or Colored Ink
• iPad
Yiyun Chu

Yiyun Chu

Yiyun Chu is currently an Upper School Visual Arts teacher at Eastside Preparatory School. She earned her

MFA in Illustration from Towson University in Towson, Maryland,...

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