Maricopa Community Colleges  ADA109   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
ADA109 19956-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Cartooning Methods
Production of cartoon drawing suitable for reproduction and submission to publishers. Introduction to greeting card design, editorial cartooning, comic strips and other uses of cartoons. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ADA109   19956-99999 Cartooning Methods
1. List and define basic cartoon terminology and describe goal setting for cartooning. (I)
2. Identify basic cartoon drawing tools and describe the process of selection. (II)
3. Demonstrate proper use and care of materials and equipment. (II)
4. Employ cartoon techniques to design a series of cartoon characters. (II,III)
5. Identify stereotypes and body language associated with cartooning and describe the uses and the taboos related to each. (III)
6. Demonstrate understanding of layout and ability to use a defined space in an organized manner. (IV)
7. Produce an original cartoon series using materials and techniques appropriate for the design. (II-IV)
8. Employ animation techniques to move cartoon characters in limited sequence. (V)
9. Identify, describe, and evaluate current trends and opportunities in cartooning. (VI)
10. Develop a cartoon marketing plan based upon the cartoonist's goals and market opportunities. (VII)
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ADA109   19956-99999 Cartooning Methods
    I. Introduction to Cartooning
        A. Terminology
        B. Definitions
        C. Goal Setting
      II. Tools, Materials, and Techniques
          A. Industry Standards
          B. Drawing Tools
            1. Selection
            2. Techniques
            3. Care
          C. Drawing Surfaces
          D. Light Tables
        III. Design and Creation of Cartoon Characters
            A. Head
              1. Construction
              2. Movement in Space
            B. Anatomy
              1. Construction
              2. Movement in Space
            C. Stereotypes and Body Language
              1. Uses
              2. Taboos
          IV. Cartoon Panels and Pages
              A. Layout and Focal Point
                1. Read Direction
                2. Tonal Cues
                3. Line and Texture
                4. Balance
              B. Perspective
                1. One Point
                2. Two Point
                3. Three Point
                4. Bird's Eye Vs Worm's Eye
              C. Dialogue
                1. Types Styles
                2. Balloons
            V. Animation
                A. Sequencing
                B. Vocalizing
                C. Timing
                D. Charting
                E. Storyboard Construction
              VI. Cartoon Trends and Opportunities
                  A. Comic Books and Fantagraphics
                  B. Greeting Cards
                  C. Advertising
                  D. Animated Cartoon
                  E. Books and Magazines
                    1. Cartoons
                    2. Illustration
                  F. Newspapers
                    1. Editorial Cartoons
                    2. Editorial Illustrations
                  G. Public and Private Schools
                VII. Marketing
                    A. Markets
                      1. Local
                      2. National
                    B. Sources and Networks
                    C. Packaging
                    D. Portfolio
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