1. COMIC ARTPrinciples and Elements
Applied in Cartoon Character
Making
Department of Education
Schools Division of Bulacan
District of Sta. Maria Central
Manggahan Elementary School
for ARTS Six
2. OBJECTIVE:
Explain the elements and principles applied in comic
art
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Appreciates the elements and principles applied in
comic art (A6EL-Ie)
3. I. WHAT HAPPENED?
Do you love cartoons or comic arts?
They amuse and entertain us to no end. We
simply love how they become the mediums to tell
jokes or share opinions about life and its endless
interesting situation.
4. Look at some famous characters shown below. Which
ones did you grow up watching with?
5. II. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Today is a fun day as you will learn the
elements and principles of art applied in
cartoon character making.
6. What are cartoons?
is a form of visual communication that became
popular with the invention of modern newspaper
and motion picture in the 20th century. Modern
cartoons were first used to attract viewers to
newspapers and movies.
7. Elements of Art in Cartoon Character
Making
There are three elements of art that are very
useful in creating character designs,
namely line, shape, and texture. They can
make the character look real, project
emotions, and show movement.
8. Line
The path of moving point made by a tool, instrument, or
medium as it moves across an area is called line. It is
usually visible as it contrasts in value with its surroundings.
In its 3D form, it can be a string, wire, tube, and the like.
Lines can be straight or curved, thick or thin. The type of line
artists use show built-in associations and subtle
psychological suggestions.
9. Line
Example:
1. Horizontal lines can signify relaxation, lying down, or
can make the subject appear wider.
2. Vertical lines can mean rigid, straight, stable, or can
make the subject appear taller.
3. Zigzag lines can convey stress, tension, or instability.
4. Curved lines can show smooth flow, waves, or
movement.
10.
11. Color
Color is a pigment added to any artwork to bring it to life and
make it more attractive or visually appealing. Artists can
choose to color an artwork according to the actual color of
the subject as it appears in real life according to his or her
own subjective interpretation.
12. Shap
eIs a two-dimensional figure enclosed by a line. They only have
height and width. There are two kinds of shape: geometric
and organic shapes. Geometric shapes such as circle, square,
rectangle, oblong and triangle are man-made. Organic
shapes are shapes found in nature like he shape of flowers,
leaves, and the like.
13. Shap
eShapes are the building blocks of an art structure. Artists can
use different kinds of shapes to create an illusion or depict a
reality.
14. Texture
The surface quality of an object is called texture. It
can be felt through touching or having an
illusion or touch.
15. Three kinds of texture
1. Tactile texture refers to actual or real texture of an object. This
can be felt through touching
2. Artificial texture is seen in a photograph or artwork that
reminds you of the actual texture of an object.
3. Visual texture is the illusion of having physical texture usually
achieved by the repetition of shapes, lines and colors.
21. Variety
When an artist places different visual elements next
to one another, he/she is using variety. Straight
lines next to curvy lines add variety. Organic
shapes among geometric shapes add variety.
Bright colors next to dull colors add variety.
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23. Activity 1
Write true if the statement is correct and false if it is incorrect.
1. The type of line an artist shows messages that the artist wants to express.
2. Cartoons is now out of trend because of the modern technology.
3. An artist must only use the actual color of the subject.
4. In order to show movement, the artist must apply rhythm in his/her
artwork.
5. Variety will make an artist’s work stand out or be different from the rest.
24. Activity 2
Write the three elements of arts and the two principles of art.
Proportion Balance Movement
Space Line Harmony
Shape Texture Variety
26. Assessment
Fill in the blanks.
1. _______ lines connote relaxation and serenity, and make the subject
appear wide.
2. The building blocks of an art structure is an element called _________.
3. ___________ is the surface quality of an object.
4. Tactile texture refers to the ________ or real texture of an object.
5. Shapes can be _______ or organic.
28. References
Music and Arts for Fun 6
The 21st Century MAPEH in ACTION
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