PREREQUISITES:
MAS students: Completion of the MAS Core courses, plus permission of the instructor.
MLIS and Dual students: Some electives can be taken in conjunction with the MLIS Core courses; consult with the MLIS Program Chair for recommendations.
GOAL: The goal of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and appreciation of illustrated books for children and criteria for the selection and evaluation of illustrated books required for the development of a children’s collection and children’s reader’s advisory services.
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss the historical development of illustrated books for children
- Demonstrate familiarity with resources, research, and critical theory on illustrated books for children
- Develop and apply criteria for the evaluation of illustrated books
- Discuss the various types, formats, and genres of illustrated books
- Discuss the role of the author, illustrator, art designer, and editor in the creation of a picture book
- Discuss the various media, styles, and techniques of illustration
- Identify and discuss a wide range of significant picture book authors and illustrators
CONTENT:
- History of illustrated books for children
- Research and resources in illustrated books
- Evaluation
- Types, formats, and genres
- Roles of author, illustrator, art designer, editor
- Media
- Style
- Technique
- Individual illustrators