Find out how to create your own cartoon characters and comic strips, draw manga-style artwork and expand your abilities into computer-generated animations. Whether you're new to cartoons or looking to develop your skills, this book will tell you everything you need to know, from finding out what are the best things about being able to create cartoons and animations to discovering what it takes to become a famous cartoonist.Discover advice from experts and top tips on how to improve, plus a quiz so you can find out how mad about cartoons you really are!The Mad About series of books helps children age 8+ perfect a variety of hobbies and skills, from art and cartooning to football and gymnastics.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Mad About .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Hachette Children's Group .

The author, Judith Heneghan, writes extensively for children. She teaches Creative Writing at the University of Winchester.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is a cartoon?
• 2: Getting started
• 3: looks familiar?
• 4: Comic strips
• 5: Superheroes
• 6: Manga and anime
• 7: Create a comic
• 8: Animation
• 9: Walt Disney
• 10: The Simpsons
• 11: Computer animation
• 12: Make your own CG animation
• 13: My cartoon world
• 14: How mad about cartoons are you?
• 15: Glossary
• 16: Index