Cartoonists need many skills.
Digital cartoonists use computers to draw cartoons, planning the sequence of the work, the story they want to tell, and writing captions or narratives. Cartoonists sometimes collaborate with writers or other artists. Today's cartoonists need artistic talent, computer skills and knowledge of digital technologies. The opportunities to learn cartooning are many, either traditional education and training or networking and mentoring with other cartoonists. Many cartoonists are self-taught. Courses or training may include computer art and animation, cartooning basics, and graphic illustration.
Instructions
Choosing a Cartooning Education Method
1. Portfolios display talent
Put together a portfolio of your work. Create a professional file that can be carried to interviews and meetings and a digital file that can be sent through email.
2. Think about your career goals
Decide how much training or education you want -- a few courses, a self-paced tutorial or a program leading to a degree or certificate. An internship or mentoring relationship provides hands-on training. This decision is based on the career you hope to pursue as a digital cartoonist.
3. Choose online or campus-based
Research the available places to learn digital cartooning - community colleges, private schools, universities, online schools, software or tutorials. Identify companies or professional groups in your area and contact them about internships.
4. Make a list of supplied needed
Select an education or training option and follow through on registration, contact, or the purchase needed to get started. Purchase the supplies you need to complete the program or training.
