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Arts 6 Lesson 2
Arts 6 Lesson 2
QUARTER 1
LESSON 2: CARTOON CHARACTER MAKING
CARTOON CHARACTER MAKING
• Many of us are highly motivated by
the idea of cartoons. Cartoons are fun.
They amuse and entertain us to no
end. We are familiar with many
cartoons mainly because of their
characters. We simply love how they
become mediums to tell jokes or share
opinions about life and its endless
interesting situations.
• Look at some famous cartoon characters
shown below. Can you name them?
• WHAT ARE CARTOONS?
Cartoon is a form of visual
communication that became
popular with the invention of
modern newspaper and motion
picture in the 20th century. Modern
cartoons were first used to attract
viewers to newspapers and movies.
• HOW DID THEY EVOLVE?
Cartoon is as old as man. Just take a
look at the walls of prehistoric cave
dwellers. The earliest example of a
cartoon can be found in these places.
Although we do not find talking
mammoths, we do find in these places
something unique to all cartooning-
simplification.
Cartoon is an illustration of figures and
situations that is simple and easy for the
observer to comprehend.
• CARTOON CHARACTER
is a fictional character depicted in an
animated film or a comic strip.
Cartoon characters are as appealing to
adults as well as to children. Most of the
time, people just love to laugh at their
tricks and bad lack.
In computer-generated cartoon character
art, the elements and principles of art are
still use and apply even with the use of
technologies.
• CARTOONIST
(also comic strip creator) is a visual artist who
specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is
often created for entertainment, political
commentary, or advertising. Cartoonists may
work in many formats, such as booklets, comic
strips, comic books, editorial cartoons, graphic
novels, manuals, gag cartoons, graphic design,
illustrations, storyboards, posters, shirts,
books, advertisements, greeting cards,
magazines, newspapers, and video game
packaging.
• TYPES OF CARTOONS
1. EDITORIAL
CARTOONING
is a one-panel or stand-alone comics in which
the main intent is to present an opinion.
An editorial cartoon does not, however, just
present opinion.
It uses biting wit, caricature, and subtle humor
to drive home its point.
It takes sides and provokes thinking on politics
and social issues.
• Examples: