Diploma In Cartooning

Want to learn cartooning?

You can be a cartoonist!

Open any newspaper or magazine, and you'll find cartoons. They're everywhere, from greeting cards to packaging, and even in TV commercials. The most prestigious of banks use them. And some become expensive works of art, like Gerald Scarfe's.

Why is cartooning so popular? Perhaps because cartoons make people smile. Perhaps because they put over a message in a succinct manner. Or perhaps because people find them endearing.

Whatever the reason, cartoons are a particular form of dry wit, and they reveal a lot about the cartoonist's wicked sense of fun.

Wouldn't you like to be a cartoonist?

Cartooning won't make you a millionaire. But if you've got a sense of humour, the world is waiting for you. You can get published, become famous, and get invited to great parties. You can win admiration, prizes and envy.

But never mind all that philosophising. You can also make money from cartoons - with a little help from us at the Institute!

Just one cartoon can earn you £90 ($160) from a national newspaper - Wouldn't you like that sort of money for using your natural skills?

Student Testimonial:

"I have found the course very stimulating and the tutor has been extremely helpful and encouraging. I have a more informed view of the world of the cartoonist and my confidence has increased significantly."

-Andy Piper, student

Who becomes a cartoonist?

All kinds of people get into cartooning. We've taught people from 9 to 76. Our learners have been unemployed, managers, teachers, retired people, housewives – everyone.

You need a sense of fun. You probably make jokes. And you probably see the lighter side in things. Not all the time, of course. Many of the greatest cartoonists have a bleak outlook on life. Some are us are 100% certified manic depressives!

Many of our learners have let their drawing skills liedormant due to the time constraints of work and family, and some see the course as a way to fulfil their drawing urges without pressure.

Student Testimonial:

"tutor is great - he gives me very detailed critiques which always give encouragement as well as suggestions for improvement."

-Marie Striker, student

About the course:

'You can be a cartoonist' is a fun-filled course for anyone who wants to be a cartoonist. The course helps you to develop your own style of drawing. It increases your abilities, helps you create original ideas, and get published.

You don't need any formal art training or special drawing skills. The course is for complete beginners and also for those wanting to develop their skills. There are lots of practical exercises, tips and advice, and ten tutor-marked assignments.

As an essential ingredient of the course, you receive personal tuition from a successful, professional cartoonist.

You'll learn how to draw comic strips, caricatures, and how to produce a strip-cartoon and illustrations.