cartooning
program
 My
Cartoonagrams are
cartoon characters that are easy to learn to draw and easy to remember.
Students use letters of the alphabet
arranged in a key word or phrase
to
construct amusing cartoons. This program is ideal for students who
don’t
think that they can draw: they will discover that they can. It is also
very stimulating for artistically inclined students since they can
learn a new method for
applying their
skills and imagination.
about
the cartoonagram method | program
possibilities
materials
needed | rates
ABOUT THE
CARTOONAGRAM METHOD
I developed my
Cartoonagrams while working with hospitalized children. I needed a way
to teach cartoons that would be fun, easy to learn, and immediately
satisfying for patients. Cartoonagrams are what I came up with—and they
work. With Cartoonagrams the letters of the alphabet become artistic
building blocks: familiar shapes that can be arranged and combined to
form dynamic cartoon characters.
To date, the age range of my students has been from three years to 100
years (no kidding). Anyone can enjoy the Cartoonagram method of drawing
and surprising results are evident within minutes.
Creativity and diversity of result are emphasized in this program while
perfection, though strived for, is ruled out. My goal is to relax
students about final results so they can completely enjoy the learning
process. I strongly encourage the “practice makes perfect” theory.
Over the past 15 years I have taught this program in many school,
hospital, library, and senior center settings. The success of the
method has led me to England four times on invitation to teach primary
school students Cartoonagrams. Upon request, I can provide references
from past clients.
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PROGRAM
POSSIBILITIES
I have delivered my
Cartoonagram
program in a variety of settings to
various
nu mbers of
students.The
range covers one-on-one instruction at the hospital to auditorium
presentations of up to 100 people or more. I can adapt the program to
virtually any size audience, but my preference is to work with up to 25
students at a time. With a class that size, I can provide some degree
of individual attention.
Though I have a preference for class size, I understand that for good
reasons this preference may not work with the needs of a particular
group. That isn’t a problem. This program is just as effective with
larger groups as it is with smaller ones as long as student courtesy
level is acceptable. With larger groups of children, additional adult
supervision is required.
At this time, I am
offering three lengths of program for schools: one-hour (most popular as a five-session after school
program), half-day (approximately three hours) and full day. My
program is most effective
when
delivered
in
one-hour classes. I can impart plenty of material in
one hour without wearing out students or pushing their attention span. On any occasion it
is far more satisfying for me, and my students, if I spend one hour with three
classes as opposed to three hours with one.
We can
work out what length program will best suit your setting when we are in touch. My
personal goal is to allow as many students as possible to enjoy this
program with maximum individual attention and encouragement.
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MATERIALS
NEEDED
Materials needed for this
program
are all commonly found in a school classroom. They are paper and
drawing
implements such as markers or
crayons (crayons being best). I need a blackboard or
dry-erase
board to teach from and prefer a traditionally oriented classroom space with students facing the presentation
board. I do not provide drawing
materials.
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RATES
The following rates are
based on
specific length programs up to one full school day. Depending on the
needs
or preferences of your group, a more specific rate quote may be needed
beyond what is listed here. We can work out details in those cases when
we are in touch
One-Hour Program:
$125
Half Day: $200
Full Day: $300
Rates may need to be
adjusted according to travel distance to program site. Modest travel expenses will be worked out
at the time of booking.
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SPECIAL NOTE ON DISCIPLINE:
In consideration of my duties as a presenter, I cannot accept
responsibility for student discipline during programs. Common sense
guidelines for courtesy and respect are delivered to students with my
introduction and I rarely experience discipline problems. Behavior
problems will be the responsibility of the contracting group or
institution. My goal is to deliver the maximum amount of material—and
fun--to attentive students with minimum distraction.
FUNDING NOTE: I am
an approved
roster artist for both VSA
Arts of Rhode Island and the Rhode
Island State Council on the Arts. I also have an association with The Rachel Branagan
Educational Fund, an organization that may provide matching funds
for in-school programs.
I look forward to
hearing from you
about scheduling a program. Thank you for your interest and
consideration.
Please use the Contact
Steve link for further info and booking dates.
Last updated March 14, 2010
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