Cartooning 1

Image by instructor, Anthony Harrison

Student work by Nina Ramos @niinaaramos

Cartooning 1 is a course based on the cartooning fundamentals of character design, composition and perspective. Emphasis is placed on the breakdown method of drawing in character creation and rendition using a series of cartoon drawing exercises and projects in black and white and colour. Environmental design and perspective technique will be covered along with basic composition. We then complete the course by placing our characters in a single panel cartoon composition.

The method of course delivery is by instructor demonstrations, lectures and class discussion. Students are responsible for three projects and weekly participation in exercises which contribute to the course evaluation. Working from reference and life in a sketchbook is recommended.

ON CAMPUS
Wednesdays, 6:15 pm to 9:15 pm
14 classes
Dates: May 6 – August 12, 2026
Course Code: ART 9004

George Brown College: Continuing Education
Waterfront Campus
3 Lower Jarvis St.
Toronto, ON M5E 0A3

This course can be applied to the following George Brown College program:
• Illustration and Cartooning Program

Black and white drawing, single panel cartoon — Student work by Sandra Fenuta

Character design model sheet — Student work by Michael Weissenborn

Character design drawings — Student work by Nina Ramos @niinaaramos

Character design model sheet, actions and expressions — Excerpt of student work by Abby Quach @sweeth0neybee

Visit George Brown College Continuing Education for more information, pricing and registration.

ANTHONY HARRISON

INSTRUCTOR

Anthony Harrison is a cartoonist, illustrator and arts educator in his 29th year teaching at George Brown College and 19th year at Centennial College Fine Arts Studio.

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