This class focuses on the process of how to work on a full 32 page children's picture book manuscript. Course descriptionLearn skills such as character design, storyboarding, developing concepts, sequencing, storytelling, pacing the visual story, and creating a complete dummy book. Learn about the publishing industry and how to enter this competitive field and navigate the business practices of working as a children's book illustrator. This class includes weekly homework assignments. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the class.Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis online course will be synchronous, meaning students will meet weekly at the same time via Google Meet, Mondays, 7:00–9:00 p.m. CT. Class meetings will include lectures, class discussions, work time, critiques, and time to ask questions and share resources. The instructor will hold virtual office hours 1 hour before each class session to answer questions and provide individualized feedback and guidance.PrerequisitesPicture Book 1: Introduction to Children’s Book Illustration or equivalent experience. Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required. Required materialsSuppliesPen or pencilNotebook or sketchbookColor media of your choiceSelection of drawing toolsSoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud software (provided by MCAD).HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work; a scanner (optional).Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before January 19 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible?QuestionsContact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $396.00 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens January 5. Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - Mon, May 11, 2026 Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m. CT Day(s) of the week: Monday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Spring 2026 Instructor: Carrie Hartman Location: Online SKU: VC 9141 20 SP26 Prerequisites: Picture Book 1: Introduction to Children’s Book Illustration or equivalent experience. Previous drawing and painting experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.