Cartooning Drawing Course for Beginners

Learn how to draw so you can create your own masterpieces from scratch.



6 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $449 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Cartoons and comics are everywhere, from the single panel editorial cartoons of newspapers to comic books, graphic novels, web comics, and the walls of city streets. This Cartoon and Comics for Beginners course will teach you how to get started creating your own cartoons and comics, while developing a range of fun and practical drawing and storytelling techniques. If you struggle with stick figures and haven't picked up a pencil since your school days, never fear, this class is not about perfect drawing skills. Throughout the course, we will demystify drawing to help you create simplified and expressive cartoon characters, comic panels, and visual stories, while exploring comedic pacing, dramatic tension, panel layout, and clear visual flow for the reader.
This beginner friendly class is based around your own ideas, your stories, jokes, characters, comics, and personal style. You will start with an idea and develop it over the 6 weeks by applying what you learn in class.
Basic caricature for political cartooning will be included in the course; however, due to its reliance on a strong understanding of portraiture, caricature as a stand alone form of cartooning will not be covered in depth.
At the end of this fun course, you will have learned:
  • How to develop a cartoon from an idea to a finished strip or series of single panels
  • Overview of cartoons - history and types of cartoons
  • Visual storytelling
  • Brainstorming, ideas, inspiration
  • Understanding drawing
  • Iconic cartooning and how to keep it simple
  • Beyond the stick figure: learning how to draw people
  • How to draw a range of cartoon faces
  • Character Design
  • How to use words and images
  • The difference between how to make a panel and a page of cartoons
  • Understanding form and perspective
  • How different materials produce different drawing results
If you're looking for fun indoor activities to do in Sydney, why not try out this drawing course for beginners. Not only will you get the chance to learn a new skill from an industry professional, but you'll also walk away feeling more confident in yourself and maybe even inspired to continue your drawing journey at home.
Please note: Other materials may be required for certain projects, and these will be discussed in class. All students must be over 18+ years of age.
What you'll get
  • Guidance from an expert
  • Skills to take home and practice
  • Yoru own cartoon strip and visual story!
Knowledge required
No experience necessary. Beginners are encouraged to attend, as well as students who have some prior experience and would like to develop their techniques and skills.
What to bring
  • A3 sketchbook
  • HB and 2B pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Eraser
  • Any images or copies of cartoon styles you're interested in
Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

Sydney Community College - 2A Gordon St, Rozelle NSW

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Luke Marcatili

Luke Marcatili


Luke is an artist and director from Sydney, Australia with visual storytelling experience across the film, animation, publishing and advertising industries. His work spans direction, art direction, design, animating, storyboarding, illustration, and story development and has also included work on indie comics and games. His clients have included Hollywood production companies, the BBC, Cartoon Network, Yamaha Motor and many others. He has been teaching drawing for over a decade and loves to help others develop their own creative skills.




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Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

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Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.

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