cartoonist
Cartoonists draw people, objects, events, etc. in a comical or derogatory way. They exaggerate physical features and personality traits. Cartoonists also portray political, economic, cultural ans social events in a humoristic way.
Also called: caricaturist, topical cartoonist, political cartoonist, pocket cartoonist, comic artist, strip cartoonist, satirical cartoonist
- 17
- essential skills
- 12
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- illustrator9 skills in common
- animator7 skills in common
- storyboard artist7 skills in common
- animation layout artist6 skills in common
- desktop publisher6 skills in common
- graphic designer6 skills in common
- special effects artist6 skills in common
- animation director5 skills in common
Essential skills
17- adapt to type of media
- analyse texts to be illustrated
- consult with editor
- copyright legislation
- create animated narratives
- create sketches
- develop creative ideas
- finish project within budget
- follow a brief
- follow the news
- follow work schedule
- graphic design
- interpret illustration needs
- maintain an artistic portfolio
- practice humour
- select illustration styles
- study media sources
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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