Our Goals

The language of pictures: from Board Books to Graphic Novels investigates the role of picture books from toddlerhood through to adulthood. Picture Books are instrumental in teaching language, the basics of learning the alphabet, word and sentence level grammar, phonics as well as developing an understanding of broader universal themes and moral behaviour.

The teaching of visual literacy allows students to find meaning beyond the language choices of the author. Students analyse the design elements and language of picture books and graphic novels of varied complexity for a variety of audiences, building their knowledge of the form. As students develop their understanding of the purpose of picture books, to inform, describe, persuade and entertain, they experiment with their own creative texts, incorporating visual design elements in their own compositions. 

Students will also experiment with AI to develop language for their compositions with specific audiences in mind.