Introduction to professional cartooning

Enjoy developing your cartooning ideas, composition and style using both computers and hand drawn techniques. You will create dynamic cartoons (invaluable for your portfolio) and learn about gaining commissions. Beginners and professionals welcome. Basic materials included.

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Key course information

Dates
27/09/11 - 01/11/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
6 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £168
Senior fee: £110
Concession: £69

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VK382

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

You will learn how to design and execute successful cartoons for the market place. You will learn how to digitally enhance your images using colour, photo collage and effects. A slideshow of images will be created on DVD.

What topics will we cover?

Session 1: Exercises in: expressing emotion humourously; creating a single-image cartoon; creating captions and exploring the dynamic relationship between text and image.

Session 2: An examination of different published cartooning styles and the different contexts in which cartoons are used.

In the following sessions, we develop drawing techniques and styles in which we explore and experiment with posture, movement, expression, exageration and understatement. With an emphasis on the relationship between objects, people and environment, we create dynamic compositions.

Session 3: Introduction to scanning images and enhancing them using paint, layers and effects. Introduction to creating selections in Photoshop.

Session 4 and 5: Using photographic images as well as drawn images we learn how to
create surreal, witty collages. Introduction to cutting, pasting and modifying selections across different images. How to use tools and layers

Session 6: Creating a client-orientated slideshow on DVD.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- express emotion in cartoon drawing
- create dynamic compositions
- understand the role of text in creating captions
- scan images and manipulate them in Photoshop
- create a DVD showcasing your work
- create a series of cartoons which can add to your portfolio for gaining commissions.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Demonstrations, individual assistance and notes.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You can use your work to gain commissions. You may wish to develop your work further by animating your cartoon ideas. There are animation courses available at City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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