It's Your Education, Make an Informed Choice.

Many people start doodling when they are small children and become so enamored of drawing that they never stop. People who have a talent at drawing cartoons may love it so much that they want to get a job drawing, but without the right educational background, it can be very difficult to break into the competitive world of cartooning. A cartooning certificate from an accredited school may be just what you need to get started on your career path. Some people may want to design and draw graphic novels, while others may be more interested in creating political cartoons for newspapers. Still others may want to enter the field of advertising. Whatever your desired field of work, a cartooning certificate can help you open the door to a new career. A cartooning certificate or degree program can take up to three years to complete, depending on the program itself. Many schools offer online programs for students who are not local or who work. Students will study a wide range of subjects regarding cartoons and the art of cartooning, from the history of the drawn story to studio work and learning publication tips and tricks. Of course, cartooning certificates and degrees will be rooted in the art of drawing and cartooning, with an emphasis on technique and development.

Example Courses

• Cartooning Studio I
• Survey of the Drawn Story
• Publication Workshop

Potential Industries

• Comic Book Publishing
• Newspaper Journalism (Political Cartoons and Comic Pages)
• Advertising

Colleges Offering Degree

• The Center for Cartoon Studies
• Penn Foster Career School
• The Kubert School