Cartooning for all levels

- use posture, movement, expression and exaggeration to humorous effect in creating a character
- understand the dynamic relationship of text to image
- create an expressive composition
- scan an image and import it into Photoshop
- use the paint tools in Photoshop
- create basic selections in Photoshop
- edit transformations in Photoshop
- use layers in Photoshop
- critically appraise your cartoon work and the work of others
- save and store your work in a range of formats.
What previous students have achieved on this course: “Massively expanded my understanding of how to do cartoons and caricatures. Learnt new techniques - I will develop this further.” DH
“I now have increased confidence in my drawing and an improved technique.”
“A body of work I’m proud of and Photoshop skills.”
“I learned to draw realistic caricatures faster.”
“Photoshop: given me confidence to continue and learn more. Conceptualised ideas and how to sue cartoons to convey messages, ideas, jokes.” JD

The latest professional equipment and software are available for your use throughout the course.
You may wish to bring a memory stick or a portable hard drive to store your work.
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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount