Graeme Base is the best selling author and illustrator of many well loved books including Animalia, The Waterhole and The Eleventh Hour. Join Graeme for this online discussion in which he will talk about his inspiration, his processes and some of the many things he has learned from over thirty years of writing and illustrating stories!
Cost: Free
Duration: 1.5 hours
Learning Objectives
• Identify and discuss sources of inspiration in the work of an author/illustrator
• Identify characteristics of Graeme Base’s writing and illustration
• Analyse how image and text are combined to create compelling stories and convey messages for different audiences
This program links to the following content descriptions in the Victorian Curriculum : VCELT343 ,VCELT284, VCELT344
About the artist:
Graeme Base has been writing and illustrating for children for over thirty years, with worldwide bestsellers Animalia, The Eleventh Hour and The Waterhole known and loved by millions around the world. The recipient of numerous Australian and international publishing awards, and with global sales exceeding six million copies, he has established himself as one of Australia’s pre-eminent creators of imaginative works for children.
