Introduction to Caricaturing

This course is an introduction to the art of the caricature. The methods of caricaturing are broken down into simple steps and techniques, such as implied personality, proportion, exaggeration and distortion. You will be shown how to achieve various techniques of achieving humorous likenesses through both practical classroom exercises and the study of renowned caricaturists such as Gillray, Searle, Griffin, Low, Hirschfeld, Scarfe, Steadman and Bell.

Drawing from life, photographs and memory you will use a variety of media including pencil, pen, brush, market and collage to create your caricatures with an emphasis on professional illustration techniques.

Topics covered:
• Drawing Skills
• Achieving a Likeness
• Different illustration techniques
• Satirical drawing
• Humorous portraiture
• Masters in the field

Outcomes:
By the end of this course you will have advanced your skills in drawing exaggerated likenesses for humorous, satirical or illustrative purposes and have produced a portfolio of caricatures to take away with you.

Who should take this course:
This course is suitable for students of all levels who are interested in humorous or political illustrations and cartooning.

Level:
All levels

Entry requirements:
Some basic experience of drawing faces or making cartoons.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older