Introduction
OBJECTIVE: Invent own character to entertain, express opinions and ideas, etc.
In cartoon character making the cartoonist must incorporate several points such as expression physical type decorative details.
BASICS OF CREATING A CARTOON CHARACTER
• PHYSICAL FEATURES- draw them with realistic but exaggerated qualities to give them personal style and traits.
•FACIAL CHARACTER- like human face, we take in a cartoonist face for clues about identity, personality, and mood.
• FACIAL EXPRESSION- the point of a cartoon is often made through the facial expression, so your depiction of an inner feeling will need to be exaggerated.
• HANDS- expressive character. It convey the feelings of enjoyment, anger, or fright.
•FEET- including footwear, are important features of a cartoon characterization. Different kinds of footwear are very expressive of age, type and profession.
Task
ACTIVITY:
STEP1: INVENT YOUR OWN CARTOON CHARACTER TO ENTERTAIN, EXPRESS OPINIONS, IDEAS , ETC
STEP2: EVALUATE OR RATE YOUR OWN WORK.
Process
Materials: Pencils, Oslo paper, crayons, felt tip pens or marker
Invent your own character by fitting different pieces together. You are a creator, anything is possible!
Procedure:
- YOu may use the Manual ( Invent Your Own Character) showing prepared sample cartoon noses, eyes, ears separated by category for reference .https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/538391330436057220/
2.Try out a body ( dress, hairstyles, hands,feet and accouterments) and several mouth, nose, and eye shapes until you find a combination that you have on mind or like.
3. Sketch what you have selected to mix and match. Complete your cartoon character.
4. Finalize the details of your cartoon character. Make a clear outline by using a sharp marker to trace over the lines carefully.
Evaluation
Use the rubrics below as your guide in evaluating your work. Check the numbers that corresponds to your answer.
| INDICATORS | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1. I used my imagination and thought of different out of the box approaches. | |||||
| 2. I patiently did my art as beautifully and neatly as I could. | |||||
| 3. I really persevered on this project. I feel I went beyond what the teacher expected. | |||||
| 4.I am happy with my invented cartoon character. | |||||
Rate the cartoon character you invented: 5 stars for highest and 1 star for lowest.
My rate:____________________
Note: Secure a copy of your output by taking a photo of it or redrawing it for our next activity.
Conclusion
We conclude that we can invent with our own character based our expression, physically type and decorative details. And also to entertain, express opinions and ideas.
Credits
Ligaya Bautista Garcia- Quinito,Eduardo V.Cipriano,Eliseo P. Buhain, Juliet H. Brioso Diana Alcoba- Lacia, Almira Alcoba- Alonzo, Gernalyn Andres - Solano. 2016." The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION." In The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION, 88-95. Manila, Philippines: REX Book Store.
Teacher Page
Grade Level: 6th Grade
General Information: This activity was designed to be used as a basis of what they've learned during inventing own character.
Students will be able to:
• Used in creative thinking
• express opinion and ideas and entertain
•developed their skills and abilities in creating works.