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Cartoon and comic book illustrationLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: VV00DI33

Credits

5 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Marjo Suviranta

Objective

You are able to develop the style and expression of your cartoon illustration.
You are familiar with the history and different genres of cartoons and comics.
You are able use a variety of drawing techniques and instruments.
You are familiar with the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting.

Content

What is the history of cartoons and comics and how have different genres developed?
What drawing techniques and instruments can be used in cartoon illustrations?
What is the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting?
How do you create ideas for cartoons?
How do you create a cartoon character?
How do you write and illustrate a comic book story?
How can you have your cartoon or comic story published?

Enrollment

08.04.2024 - 21.04.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 20.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Teachers
  • Karri Laitinen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Haapanen

Groups
  • VV2024-2025
    Optional studies 2024-2025

Objective

You are able to develop the style and expression of your cartoon illustration.
You are familiar with the history and different genres of cartoons and comics.
You are able use a variety of drawing techniques and instruments.
You are familiar with the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting.

Content

What is the history of cartoons and comics and how have different genres developed?
What drawing techniques and instruments can be used in cartoon illustrations?
What is the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting?
How do you create ideas for cartoons?
How do you create a cartoon character?
How do you write and illustrate a comic book story?
How can you have your cartoon or comic story published?

Teaching methods

Scheduled track: Teaching organized according to timetable, in addition to working order share of the independent work as agreed.

Independent track:
The learning process that has been integrated into the work will be possible if in your assignments you can develop the know-how that has been mentioned in the objectives and contents of the study module. Contact the teacher of the study module before the beginning of the study module in good time to determine it
• is the learning process that has been integrated into the work possible in your own assignment
• what kind evidence you are able to give from your know-how
• which parts of the study module you have to participate in teaching

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

21.08.2023 - 01.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 18.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Teachers
  • Karri Laitinen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Haapanen

Groups
  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

Objective

You are able to develop the style and expression of your cartoon illustration.
You are familiar with the history and different genres of cartoons and comics.
You are able use a variety of drawing techniques and instruments.
You are familiar with the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting.

Content

What is the history of cartoons and comics and how have different genres developed?
What drawing techniques and instruments can be used in cartoon illustrations?
What is the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting?
How do you create ideas for cartoons?
How do you create a cartoon character?
How do you write and illustrate a comic book story?
How can you have your cartoon or comic story published?

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Teachers
  • Karri Laitinen
Teacher in charge

Karri Laitinen

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022

Objective

You are able to develop the style and expression of your cartoon illustration.
You are familiar with the history and different genres of cartoons and comics.
You are able use a variety of drawing techniques and instruments.
You are familiar with the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting.

Content

What is the history of cartoons and comics and how have different genres developed?
What drawing techniques and instruments can be used in cartoon illustrations?
What is the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting?
How do you create ideas for cartoons?
How do you create a cartoon character?
How do you write and illustrate a comic book story?
How can you have your cartoon or comic story published?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Enrollment

03.12.2021 - 12.12.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 01.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

20 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Graphic Design
Teachers
  • Karri Laitinen
Teacher in charge

Karri Laitinen

Groups
  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022

Objective

You are able to develop the style and expression of your cartoon illustration.
You are familiar with the history and different genres of cartoons and comics.
You are able use a variety of drawing techniques and instruments.
You are familiar with the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting.

Content

What is the history of cartoons and comics and how have different genres developed?
What drawing techniques and instruments can be used in cartoon illustrations?
What is the conceptual framework of colour theory, composition and scripting?
How do you create ideas for cartoons?
How do you create a cartoon character?
How do you write and illustrate a comic book story?
How can you have your cartoon or comic story published?

Evaluation scale

1-5