Freelance Cartooning & Illustrating Course

About this course

The Open Colleges (formerly known as Cengage Education) Freelance Cartooning & Illustrating course will give you the chance to formalise your drawing skills with quality education and training.

In this online course you will learn the many drawing styles for all different mediums and publications. You will also gain training in using studio technology and digital techniques.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this course you need to meet the basic English language requirements.

Areas of study

The subjects you’ll study in this online illustration course include:

• Introduction to your course
• Drawing: proportion and perspective
• About the marketplace: how to draw people and animals
• Drawing: expression, action and balance
• Character style design: caricature, Manga art and animation
• Cartooning: comic books, comic strips and press art
• Illustrating: books, magazines and covers
• Style: shading, lettering, texture, backgrounds
• Copywriting, philosophy and tabloids
• Computer technology applied
• Merchandising: greeting cards, calendars and posters
• Freelancing: your portfolio

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Student support

As a student of Open Colleges, you will have access to a range of student and administrative support options. Your course trainers are available via email, messaging and through your online course forums in OpenSpace. You will also have access to help with study skills such as time management, essay writing and referencing.

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How will this course advance my career?

This online illustration course will give you the power to harness your illustrating talent and turn it into a profitable career. You will become adept in drawing for a variety of mediums, thereby expanding your professional opportunities. You will be given guidance by an industry professional who will help you to reach your career potential.

This course is ideal for both those who are looking to take their skills into the professional market and those looking to develop their talent with formal education and training.

How else will I benefit from this certificate course?

• Upon completion of this course you will receive a Freelance Cartooning & Illustrating Certificate.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• FREE one-year subscription to the Australian Cartoonists Association.
• FREE 12-month media pass on completion of this course.
• Extra learning materials provided, including textbook and CD

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Want more information about the career benefits of this course? Fill out the enquiry form to the right and a study consultant will contact you with the details you need.