Overview:
Learn how to develop characters, give them varied expressions, create story-lines and put it all together in comic books, comic strips, and graphic novels. Cartooning is unusual, in that it's more fun - we do crazy drawings and try to be humorous, but it's also more technical at times than other courses. We work on story-lines, and we learn inking and other techniques, using the same kinds of materials that the professionals do.

10-student limit in classroom with professional instructor.
• Students participate in the Art Show in May.
• A parent corner in the classroom is available.
• Sibling play room is available if parent-monitored.
• At the end of the year, there is a final Cartoon project such as a comic book or TV show presentation.

In-depth:
This class is for young people who have a passion for cartooning. They may be talented "beginners" or they may have devoloped their work on their own or in our traditional art classes. Either way, the instruction is foundational for becoming the kind of artists who can enjoy their own work as well as continue developing their skills. We begin the year with an emphasis on character development, then move to face drawing skills and expressions. Later, we will explore viewpoints, lettering techniques, and we touch on some perspective drawing skills. Personal style is not taught, but rather encouraged. We don't call any of our work a "mistake", but instead refer to work as "learners" or "keepers".

Tuition: $855 for a 35-session curriculum.
or 9 monthly payments of $95 (there is also a once-a-year $25 registration fee)

Supplies:

Art supplies and kits are available from Firstlight this year! here is last year's supply information. The kits are mostly the same, with a few changes and a couple of additions. The new kit and supply list will be posted soon. Use the link at the top of the page to view your supply purchasing options