VISUAL TEXT GRADE 10 ENGLISH:CATOONS Created by :Bathabile ngcobo
What is a Cartoon? a simple drawing showing the features of its subjects in a humorously exaggerated way, especially a satirical one in a newspaper or magazine. a film using animation techniques to photograph a sequence of drawings rather than real people or objects.
What We Should Understand About Visual Texts Visual texts like images and videos can evoke strong memories and emotions ,but since some are created for profit or to promote specific narratives, their use is governed by policies such as : Social Media guidelines Copyright laws Fair Use provisions Trademark regulations Patent protections (Green, 2010)
Types of Cartoons
MEDIUMS FOR PORTRAYING CARTOONS Newspapers/Magazines
MEDIA FOR PORTRAYING CARTOONS Television Animation
MEDIUMS FOR PORTRAYING CARTOONS Comic Books
MEDIUMS FOR PORTRAYING CARTOONS Social Media (Emoticons, GIFs & Stickers) Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok. Streaming Platforms YouTube, Twitch, Rumble, etc…
Purpose of Cartoons
Cartoon Example
CLOSURE Thank You
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