Art – Grade 6

Quarter 1 – Module 7 : Cartoon Character Making

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Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad

Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Merlinda S. Teves – MT I - Bato Central Elementary School

Editor: Nelson T. Sicio – EPS-I MAPEH
Reviewer: Nelson T. Sicio
Illustrator: Allen B. Marino
Layout Artist: Allen B. Marino

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 WEEK 5

INTRODUCTION:
“CARTOON CHARACTER”
Cartoon characters stand out for their exaggerated features and marked
personality. Each of them represents situations and emotions with a very
particular humor. Each will spent his childhood glued to the TV screen, watching
cartoons, something that marked his destiny and his style as a draftsman.
In this lesson you will discover the process to draw cartoons and each
will show how to get incredible results with unexpected techniques.

OBJECTIVE:
In this lesson you should be able to:
• Explain the elements and principles applied in comic art.
A6PR – Ie ( MELC # 7)

VOCABULARY:

Cartoon Character – is a fictional character in a cartoon.

Fictional Character – is an imaginary person represented in a work of
fiction.
Cartoon – is a preparatory design drawing or paintings; is an illustration
of figures and situations that is simple and easy for the
observer to comprehend.
Computer – an electronic device for storing and processing data typically
in binary form, according to instructions given to it in variable
program.
Cartoonist – like all artist.

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 PRE-TEST:
Matching type: Match the items in the two columns
correctly.
Column A Column B
How do I find my cartoon style? a. Drawing with an easy steps to
follow.
How do you draw cartoons and b. Drawing style/techniques.
comics?

What are the different cartoons c. Simple shapes and techniques.

styles?

How do you draw a sample d. For animation, personalized

cartoon character? style

LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

What is cartoon character?

Is your favorite cartoon character famous on print,
film or TV?
Cartoon characters appeal to children, but some have become the
timeless that they are still loved by teens, adults and elders.
Countless of characters have been digitally drawn and there are lot more
to be created. You too can make your own cartoon character.
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You can log in to your computer, get your drawing tablet and
grab your stylus or mouse.
• Use free drawing software like inkscape and sketch or draw to
make your own cartoon character
• For additional information about cartoon character see images
in youtube.
*COMIC STRIP PAGE 100
(IMAGE)
Pupils describe the graphic design shown in each strip.
• Are you fun reading comics?
• Is it fun reading comics?

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 PRACTICE TASK I:
Answer the following questions by writing Yes or No.

Questions: Yes No
1. Can you create cartoons using new
technologies?
2. Can you show elements and principle of
art when drawing cartoon character?
3. Is it creating cartoon characters is like
making a film?
4. Do artists create cartoons using new
technologies?
5. Cn you apply the art elements and
principles?

PRACTICE TASK II: Create Me.

Procedure:
1. Choose a comic strip from your comic book.
2. Cut and paste it on a short bond paper.
3. Explain why you think the cartoonist must effectively applied lines,
shapes, colors, texture and emphasis or contrast on it.

PRACTICE TASK III:

Put check (✓) before each statement that describe your
feelings during and after doing the artworks.
_____1. I realized that I can created an original cartoon character using
new technologies.
_____2. I can created a digital comic strip.

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 _____3. I can apply the elements and principles of art in my digital
drawing.
_____4. I can explain ideas about the cartoon character.
_____5. I can created my own cartoon character to entertain, express
opinions, ideas, etc.

POST TEST:
Identify the element and principles of the cartoon character below.

ASSIGNMENT:
Search a cartoon characters from the internet. Print it on a
short bond paper. Under each character, identify and write the
art elements and principle used.