cartoonist

copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

graphic design

The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

adapt to type of media

Adapt to different types of media such as television, movies, commercials, and others. Adapt work to type of media, scale of production, budget, genres within type of media, and others.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

analyse texts to be illustrated

Analyse texts to be illustrated by researching and checking sources.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

create animated narratives

Develop animated narrative sequences and story lines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

create sketches

Draw sketches to prepare for a drawing or as a standalone artistic technique.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

follow the news

Follow current events in politics, economics, social communities, cultural sectors, internationally, and in sports.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

interpret illustration needs

Communicate with clients, editors and authors in order to interpret and fully understand their professional needs.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

maintain an artistic portfolio

Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

practice humour

Share humourous expressions with audience, eliciting laughter, surprise, other emotions, or a combination thereof.

Scope note

Humourous expressions may take the form of jokes, oneliners, slapstick, stories, or other forms.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

select illustration styles

Select the appropriate style, medium, and techniques of illustration in line with the needs of the project and client's requests.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

study media sources

Study various media sources such as broadcasts, print media, and online media in order to gather inspiration for the development of creative concepts.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

consult with editor

Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

develop creative ideas

Developing new artistic concepts and creative ideas.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

finish project within budget

Make sure to stay within budget. Adapt work and materials to budget.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

follow a brief

Interpret and meet requirements and expectations, as discussed and agreed upon with the customers.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

ICT software specifications

The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

desktop publishing

The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer. Desktop publishing software can generate layouts and produce typographic quality text and images.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

multimedia systems

The methods, procedures and techniques pertaining to the operation of multimedia systems, usually a combination of software and hardware, presenting various types of media such as video and audio.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

create original drawings

Create original drawings, based on texts, thorough research and discussion with authors, journalists and specialists.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

use digital illustration techniques

Create drawings using digital illustration programmes and techniques.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

use traditional illustration techniques

Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

write captions

Write captions to accompany cartoons, drawings, and photographs. These captions can be humorous or explanatory.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

apply desktop publishing techniques

Apply desktop publishing techniques to create page layouts and typographic quality text.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

create 2D painting

Produce a drawing by using a range of digital tools.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

design graphics

Apply a variety of visual techniques in order to design graphic material. Combine graphical elements to communicate concepts and ideas.

Scope note

This includes computer graphic design.

Usage Competence references ESCO source

perform image editing

Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source

use CAD software

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

digital

Usage Competence references ESCO source