Cartoonist
One who creates original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques is a Cartoonist. These professionals draw advertising, political, social, and sports cartoons. Some Cartoonists work with artists who create the idea or story and write captions and sometimes the cartoonists will write captions themselves. These Cartoonists have critical, comic or dramatic talents besides amazing drawing skills.
Role Desciption
In the contemporary animation world, Cartoonists prepare drawings of characters, environments, and objects for small and large-scale productions. They also develop moods and color patterns, exaggerating action, and create and paint background scenes. These professionals may draw characters and scenes manually, or using computer or a combination of both. The TV and Film Cartoonists may draw animated cartoons, create model drawings and sketches of characters, and draw special effects for some projects.
Eligibility
Route to Cartoonist Profession
- 10+2 in any stream with Fine Arts as a mandatory subject
- Diploma Fine Arts/ Diploma Animation for 1 year, or B.F.A or B.SC/B.A Animation and Graphics for 3 - 4 years
- PG Diploma in Fine Arts/ Fine Arts and Painting, or M.A. Fine Arts/ M.A. Fine Arts and Painting for 2 years, or Masters in Fine Arts for 1-2 years
Significant Statistics
- Minimum 50% mandatory in 10+2 for admission to college
- Must have studied Fine Arts in 10+2 for admission to college
- Must possess practical and industrial experience
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Opportunity to express freely and present thoughts creatively
- Freelance option available
- Chance to gain name fame after some experience
Cons
- Competitive stream and success rate is comparatively low
- Not too lucrative initially
- No fixed working hours
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Career Path
Route 1
3 Steps
Skills
Recruitment Area
Newspapers ,
magazines ,
print publications ,
Television and Film industry ,
game designing ,
Advertising Agencies .
Recruiters
Cartoon Network channel ,
Times of India ,
Maya Entertainment Ltd ,
Pentamedia Graphics ,
Crest Animation Studios Ltd ,
Toonz Animation India ,
UTV Toonz ,
Heart Entertainment Limited ,
Nipuna Services ,
Padmalaya Telefilms ,
The Indian Express .
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Recruitment Area
Newspapers ,
magazines ,
print publications ,
Television and Film industry ,
game designing ,
Advertising Agencies .
Recruiters
Cartoon Network channel ,
Times of India ,
Maya Entertainment Ltd ,
Pentamedia Graphics ,
Crest Animation Studios Ltd ,
Toonz Animation India ,
UTV Toonz ,
Heart Entertainment Limited ,
Nipuna Services ,
Padmalaya Telefilms ,
The Indian Express .