In pursuit of the next generation of talent, Cartoon Network announced the launch
of their brand new initiative, Imagination Studios, a creative online platform to
inspire, motivate and celebrate the wild imagination of children across Africa.
The initiative will encourage children aged nine to 14 to explore their artistic talents
via an online website. Cartoon Network Imagination Studios provides a sneak-peek
into the Cartoon Network Studios, giving children insight into the making of their
favourite cartoons, encouraging imaginative, unfiltered, creative thinking and
providing constructive entertainment.
The channel’s own artists and creators, such as Ben Bocquelet (The Amazing
World of Gumball), Rebecca Sugar (Steven Universe) and
many more will accompany children on their journey through the site, with tips and
guidance on how to create their own characters, animate and tell stories. The
children will then be able to enjoy the wide range of activities featured on the site,
including drawing, colouring, storyboarding, music, special effects, voiceovers,
movement and animation. Inspiring and directing trains of thought towards
conceptualising and creating their very own character creations.
To kick-off the initiative across Africa, Imagination Studios is hosting a competition.
To enter children need to follow a special theme: Humour and Comedy. Children
will be challenged to create the next Cartoon Network prankster that will have stoic
characters like Ice Bear from Cartoon Network’s latest success We Bare
Bears, in stitches.
After finding inspiration on the Cartoon Network Imagination Studios website, children will have the opportunity to enter their very own original, unique creations – be it a new character drawing, storyboard or animation, into the Imagination Studios competition which has three different categories: Drawings, Stories or Films.
The deadline for entries is 30 April 2016 and by entering, children will qualify to
stand a chance of winning a Cartoon Network Imagination Studio Award.
Prizes for the winning creations will consist of a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 and
getting the opportunity to see their creations come to life, as each winning project
will be aired across Africa on Cartoon Network (DStv channel 301).
“With Imagination Studios, Cartoon Network would like to provide children with the
unique opportunity to express their creativity through whichever medium they like
best,’ said Pierre Branco, vice president, Southern Europe and Africa for Turner
International.
“The website is an important milestone in the network’s commitment to helping
children learn and develop their skills online – using the channel’s affinity with
young audiences to do so,’ said Branco.
