Wednesday, 7 September 2011

Comic Workshop at the COLLECTIVE, 17 – 18 September 2011

Workshop Breakdown:
5 Distinct Lessons in the art of cartooning
1. Introduction
2. Spontaneous drawing
3. Individual panels
4. The full page strip
5. Conclusion

1. Introduction
·       Introduce workshop facilitators
·       Discuss Materials
·       What each artist will get from this workshop

2. Spontaneous drawing
·       Draw a character built out of simple shapes - circles, triangles rectangles - minimal features and rudimentary limbs are ok - basic pattern on his/her clothing
·       Brainstorming exercise
·       Roughly sketch the character in a few poses
·       Location - some place - a setting for your character
·       Draw an object, item, thing or prop - whatever comes to mind.
·       Think up a verb - some kind of action for your subject

3. Individual panels
·       From single panels to a multi-panel cartoon
·       Combining the results of the brainstorming session into the single panel with a workable establishing shot with pencil
·       Inking/tracing on a new page in work book

4. The Full Page Strip
·       The creation of a full page strip by means of cutting out individual panels and placing them onto a larger backing board
·       Presentation of the artworks by the artists
·       Individual critique – a one on one discussion noting the challenges and successes of the artist’s final outcome

5. Conclusion
·       Live art jam with Warren Raysdorf making use of the skills acquired by taking part in the workshop
·       A Possible opportunity to be published
·       Artworks from the art jam will be considered to be part of a future exhibition at the COLLECTIVE (dates to be announced)
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Financial:
Workshop Cost: R120.00 for the two days
(This includes the materials provided at the workshop, which are then yours to take home)
A 50% deposit is required on booking for the workshop.

Please come visit the COLLECTIVE for entry forms, or let us know your participation by calling +27 (0) 31 303 4891 or emailing: info@thecollective-durban.com

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