How to represent a fantasy character and his emotions? Let’s travel through the magical world of the Wizard of Oz, among cowardly lions, tin men, scarecrows and little munchkins: everyone will be able to meet and explore their own character, delve into his or her emotional and physical characteristics, understand how to bring him or her to life on paper and create one or more illustrations featuring him or her as the protagonist.
Programme
Represent a fantastic character and his emotions, going through the magical world of the Wizard of Oz, among cowardly lions, tin men, scarecrows and little munchkins. Cards with specific parts of the text will be provided.
Each participant will be able to meet and explore his or her own character, delve into his or her emotional and physical characteristics, and understand how to bring him or her to life on paper: we will start from the drawing and studies of the character, to arrive at the creation of one or more illustrations featuring him or her as the protagonist.
Objectives
To develop the ability to observe and express emotions; to learn the expressive technique of graphite and watercolour; to identify themes and methods for transversal activities linked to the theme of emotions and nature.
Skills acquired through the course
Analysis and symbolism of the image
Knowledge of watercolour and graphite technique
Iconographic research
Types of final assessment
Realisation of a personal work
Illustration by Giovanni Manna, Dorothy, watercolour and graphite