We follow with a short list of schools that offer specialized degrees for those choosing a career in cartooning or animation. There are many others, and many state institutions offer degrees in illustration or graphic arts. When reading through the requirements for admission to this type of program a strong background in illustration, other forms of art, and art history are highly recommended. All these schools require portfolios. You should begin collecting items for your portfolio in high school.
Most schools require letters of recommendation from an art instructor.
You ll also want to do well in your academics because you will be taking courses to complete your degree in addition to your art courses including English, history and math. If you want to enroll in a public university s Fine Arts program, you will have to meet the university admissions requirements often including four years of English, three to four years of math, Algebra 1 and above, two years foreign language, three years of science and three years of social science. Begin looking at schools in your early high school years, so you can be fully prepared to meet any admissions requirements they have. Com Links to articles and resources on all aspects of cartooning. Cartooning 101 This site, created by Chris Brown creator of Hagar the Horrible, is a compilation of resources for those interested in cartooning.