Cartooning 1

Cartoon drawing of character's actions and expressions

Image by instructor, Anthony Harrison

Cartooning character designs, actions and expressions

Student work by Lauren Aarntzen, Fatima Ali (alifatima.com) and Avery Sigurdson

Cartooning Level 1

Cartooning Level 1 is a course based on the cartooning fundamentals of character design, movement and expression. 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.

This online course features pre-recorded tutorial videos that you can watch during the week when it is convenient for you, as well as weekly live video discussions, both full-class and one-on-one sessions with the instructor. 

Students are responsible for two projects, which may be completed using either traditional or digital media, or a combination of the two.

ONLINE
Mondays, 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm
7 classes
Dates: September 8 – October 27, 2025
(no class on October 13)

Fee: CAD $125 + HST (CAD $141.25 with tax)

Cartooning character drawing

Image by instructor, Anthony Harrison

  • Pre-recorded tutorial videos (6h 22m)
  • 3 online 15-minute 1:1 sessions with the instructor
  • 4 full-class online video conferencing sessions with the instructor
  • Instructor feedback on projects


COURSE SCHEDULE: 

Class 1:  SEP 8  [Group session]
Class 2:  SEP 15  [Group session]
Class 3:  SEP 22  [1:1 sessions]
Class 4:  SEP 29  [Group session]
Class 5:  OCT 6  [1:1 sessions]
– No Class OCT 13 –
Class 6:  OCT 20  [1:1 sessions]

Class 7:  OCT 27  [Group session]

Group session: The full class meets online for a live instructor-led video presentation, to discuss upcoming projects and answer questions. 

1:1 sessions: Each student meets with the instructor individually on an online video call for a scheduled 15-minute session to review and discuss their work.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

Anthony Harrison photo

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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