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6/24/24, 9:32 AM DIPW concludes 1st phase of ‘Illustrations for Children’s Stories’ workshop - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east…
H.E. added: “The next phases of the workshop will place a major focus on offering
participants additional training on developing more skills and techniques in order
to further enable them to achieve the desired outcomes.”
The workshop comes as part of DIPW’s commitment to enhancing the realm of
literature and fostering the potential of emerging artists and talents. Its primary
goal is to provide them with the requisite skills and resources to pursue their
literary and creative endeavors, realizing the vital role they play in advancing the
creation, dissemination, and development of knowledge.
The workshop’s first phase, which commenced on 20 May 2024, and lasted over
two months, was successfully concluded. Fatima Al-Amiri, writer and illustrator,
led the workshop and delivered a broad range of hands-on training exercises
focused on innovative techniques, creative tools, and novel visual effects in the
creation of illustrations for children’s stories. Together with teaching the
fundamentals of developing characters and illustrating story scenes, the activities
also covered the principles of writing children’s novels.
During this phase, participants gained knowledge regarding the fundamental
elements and aesthetic aspects of children’s stories, including understanding the
selection of suitable colors, arranging elements on the page, and effectively
utilizing blank spaces. Furthermore, they were also introduced to a diverse
collection of Arabic and non-Arabic story models, acquiring familiarity with various
global methods for designing and producing engaging children’s stories and
books.
Participants also had the unique opportunity to receive practical training sessions
focused on book cover designs. This training was targeted at educating them
about the common mistakes so they could steer clear and have a thorough
understanding of the artistic processes involved in book production. With these
necessary skills and theoretical knowledge, the participants are well-prepared to
produce illustrative scenarios for stories crafted by their fellow peers in other
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