Cartoon Drawing Workshops with Mark Harris

General Information

Mark Harris is a writer, illustrator and animator who is available to run workshops for your organisation.

His sessions have subjects ranging from basic drawing principles, engaging directly with student's drawings, to lectures on storyboards and basic storyline structures for both children's books and animation.

Classes are aimed at students aged 7 years and older and are suitable for a class size of 8 to 10 students.

Session length

We recommend that sessions run for a minimum of 90 minutes for students to get the full benefit from the workshop

Equipment

Tables, chairs, pencils, white A4 paper and a computer with a reasonable screen size (please notify if not available)

 

About the Sessions

Session 1 - Drawing basics

  • Introducing basic drawing concepts

  • Followed by standard character designing protocols

  • Set students on task to create thier own basic cartoon characters

  • On completion of task the lecturer will then work individually with each student, offering tips and encouragement

Session 2 - Storyboarding & scripting basics

  • Introduction to a simple story graph

  • Students create thier own storyline

  • Students design thier own story characters

  • On completion lecturer will then work individually with each student, offering tips and encouragement

Session 3 - Gesture drawing & animation

  • Introduction including a review of drawing tips and techniques

  • Hand drawing

  • Introduction to animation and some basic principles

  • Students will create thier own 8-10 page flip book

  • On completion lecturer will then work individually with each student, offering tips and encouragement

Bookings

If you would like to make a booking or require more deatils please contact Lynne Makin, CEO and Manager of Upper Murray Regional Libraries.

Contact Details

PO Box 314, Wodonga, Vic, 3689

Phone: (02) 6022 9102

Fax: (02) 6024 1716

Email: lynnem@umrl.com.au