Arts & Humanities
Children's Book Writing & Illustration
Create your best work while learning from industry professionals in our accredited children's book illustration and writing programs.
Expand the imagination of children
To be a successful children's book author or illustrator, a solid foundation in a variety of skills is essential.
Learn how to captivate children’s minds, hold their attention and enrich their reading experience in our comprehensive program.
Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400.
Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at ahl@ucsd.edu.
Learn how to captivate children’s minds, hold their attention and enrich their reading experience in our comprehensive program.
Enroll online or call Student Services at (858) 534-3400.
Questions about our classes or certificates? Contact our department at ahl@ucsd.edu.
Children's Book Writing & Illustration Programs & Certificates
Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Children’s Book Illustration
Learn how to translate text into imagery that children can process and enjoy while also sharing accurate information.
- Duration
- 12 -18 months
- Cost
- $2,500
Children’s Book Writing
A solid foundation in the skills and tools to improve your chances of being published as a writer.
- Duration
- 12 -18 months
- Cost
- $2,550
Creative Writing
Learn the Business of Writing and develop your skills in Fiction, Non-Fiction, Stage & Screenwriting, Children's Writing, Poetry, and more!
- Duration
- 15-30 months
- Cost
- $3,510
Children's Book Writing & Illustration Courses
Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Children's Book Illustration & Writing Programs - Information Session
- Units
- 0.00
- Cost
- Free
Children's Book Illustration I: Thinking in Pictures
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $425.00
Children's Book Illustration II: Focus on Style
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $425.00
Getting Published: Navigating the Children's Book Market
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $450.00
History of Children's Literature
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $425.00
Writing Children's Picture Books
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $425.00
Writing for Children I: Introduction
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $425.00
Writing for Children II: Intermediate
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Writing for the Middle Grade/YA Reader
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00
Writing Non-Fiction and Informational Books for Children
- Units
- 3.00
- Cost
- $400.00