cartoonist

Cartoonists draw people, objects, events, etc. in a comical or derogatory way. They exaggerate physical features and personality traits. Cartoonists also portray political, economic, cultural ans social events in a humoristic way.

Alternative Labels

caricaturist

comic artist

pocket cartoonist

political cartoonist

satirical cartoonist

strip cartoonist

topical cartoonist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt to type of media analyse texts to be illustrated consult with editor create animated narratives create sketches develop creative ideas finish project within budget follow a brief follow the news follow work schedule interpret illustration needs maintain an artistic portfolio practice humour select illustration styles study media sources

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

apply desktop publishing techniques create 2D painting create original drawings design graphics perform image editing use CAD software use digital illustration techniques use traditional illustration techniques write captions

Optional Knowledge

ICT software specifications desktop publishing multimedia systems

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ecd0fad8-b099-4c47-93f6-dde9f6f6c5fc

Status

released

Occupations

cartoonist

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI