Our correspondence courses are perfect for anyone interested in learning cartooning but cannot commit to a 3-year program due to work, family or any obstacle. We bring the classroom to you so you can set your own time to learn.
Learn Cartooning at home on your own time.
Correspondence Courses is a non-accredited opportunity to learn Cartooning at home at your own pace. All courses $325 (plus shipping) ART MATERIALS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO ASSIGNMENT BOARDS MAILERS PRACTICE PAGES To request a brochure or for further information, please fill out the form on the contact page. or by mail: * All foreign orders please be advised that you are responsible for any additional duties or taxes levied by your country for the importation of goods.
THE COURSE BOOK
Each individual course package features an 11” x 17” spiral-bound book with a thick chipboard cover. Interior pages are crammed-full of new illustrations and printed in full color on heavy-coated stock. In addition to its instructional value, the book is also a durable collectible.
These materials have been selected by Joe as basic essentials for every cartoonist. They are all of professional quality. Each course package contains:
Brush (for ink) • Ink • Brush (for white paint) • Bleed Proof White • T-Square Lettering Guide • Pen Holder • Point Nibs (5) • Mechanical Pencil • Leads • Eraser Crow Quill Holder • Bristol Paper (2-ply) • Triangle • Tracing Paper • Sketch Paper
Each individual course package includes a video with all-new material specific to the individual course. The video shows Joe demonstrating and explaining the methods and procedures he has developed over decades of professional experience. It’s like having Joe by your side advising, explaining and instructing you in your own home or studio.
Each course package includes 5 full-sized homework assignment boards. These are 2-ply 11” x 17” pre-printed Bristol boards: the actual size used for comic book production. Each of your assignments are critiqued and corrected by our instructors, who are professional cartoonists, using tracing paper overlays and returned by mail.
A large, specially labeled envelope is included in your course package. A backing board containing printed instructions for mailing is also included to protect your work in transit. A new envelope is supplied to you with each mailing.
Inserted and bound between each page of your course book is a full-sized 2-ply Bristol board for the purpose of practice sketching. These enable you to work directly in your course book and to retain your practice drawings for future referral.
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Dover NJ 07801
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Heroes and Superheroes
From the very inception of comic books, Heroes and Superheroes have been a mainstay of these publications. This course is designed to improve your drawing abilities regardless of style or experience. This course features step-by-step instructions explaining how the professionals do it. Learn the basics of foreshortening, anatomy, perspective, proportion and exaggeration. Joe’s video demonstrates techniques, use of materials, and sequential graphic story-telling
Story-Graphics
Every cartoon or comic book story starts with a written plot. It is the job of the cartoonist to convert the written word into graphics. This course will show you how to create and illustrate stories of humor, adventure, science fiction, horror, etc. You will also learn how to develop characters and create page layouts and panel compositions. On the video, Joe gives you personal demonstrations and instruction on the art of comic book story-graphics.
Horror
Horror is a popular genre in comic books. This course goes into detail concerning styles, characters, techniques, dramatization, and the use of reference. Graphic examples show the relationship between film and comic books on this subject. Joe’s video contains actual drawing demos
illustrating horror stories. If you’ve ever wanted to create a graphic horror story, this is the course for you. It’s like having Joe at your side, talking you through the steps.
Penciling
Converting a written story into a graphic form is the art of penciling. This course shows the use of tools, composition, story sequence, and page design prior to lettering and inking. The penciler’s work includes allowing space for balloons, captions, and sound effects. This course is for those who ink their own work and those who pencil for others to ink. The course video featuring Joe shows actual demonstrations of his penciling technique and clear explanations of his philosophy.
Inking
Inking completes the black and white cartoon illustration. Black line is
the identifying factor of cartoon art. This course teaches how to ink and the proper use of the tools. The video is filled with actual demonstrations of ink rendering for subjects from humor to horror. Joe shows his approach to the use of pen, brush, and ink. His demonstrations are a valuable help to beginners, amateurs, and professionals.
Super Villains
Villains are as prominent in comic books as heroes. The more monstrous, frightening and powerful the villain, the greater the accomplishment when the villain is finally overcome by the hero. This course will show you how to draw and design your hero’s nemesis. You will be able to draw villains with the impact of King Kong, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dracula, or any satanic demon. Super Villains focuses on the development of historical, current and future evildoers in graphic form. Whether your idea for a dastardly villain has a humorous bent or is the most nefarious villain ever, this course will enable you to create the kind of villains that will impress any comic book audience.
Sample Critiques
Student's Original Artwork By Mark Schaffer - Illinois, United States Horror - 1st Assignment
Critiqued Assignment
Student's Original Artwork
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Gregory Calogero - Pennsylvania, United States
Inking - 3rd Assignment
Critiqued Assignment
Student's Original Artwork By Miguel Celemente Rodriguez - Spain Inking - 1st Assignment Critiqued Assignment
