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CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
Spring Quarter 2012

This class meets on a Sunday, so it has free parking
When: Sundays, 10 am.-12 noon, April 22-May 13 (four meetings)
Where: University of Washington campus in Seattle
Course fee (tuition): General Public: $99
UW Students with current ID: $95
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this class you'll learn how to create your own cartoon characters and show them in action, even if you've never drawn before. It's fun and easy; anyone can learn.  You'll learn how to draw cartoon faces and figures; human and animal characters; and more. Plus: how to get published and make money from your cartooning. Whether you're interested in gag cartoons, greeting cards, humorous illustration, drawing comic books or newspaper strips, or are in it just for fun, this class will help. Total beginners are welcome!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Nils Osmar has made his living in the arts since the 1980s, and has taught both accredited and non-accredited classes in Seattle for over twenty years, through the University of Washington's ASUW Experimental College, Antioch University's Heritage Institute, Shoreline Community College, the Wonder School, and Classesandworkshops.com. He has worked as a fine and commercial artist, and done book and magazine illustration, design, book covers and interiors. His artwork has been internationally published. To view examples of the instructor's artwork, click here

ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
This class is sponsored by the ASUW Experimental College and Classesandworkshops.com. It's open to everyone; you don't have to be a U.W. student to sign up. (If an enrollee is under 18, please contact us first to make sure the class is a good "fit" for the student)

MATERIALS
You don't need to bring anything at all to the first class. (The instructor will be bringing paper, pencils and erasers for you to use, at no charge.)  But there is a kit you'll want to pick up before the second class. The kit is available at the University Bookstore, which is located a few blocks from where the class is held, and costs $10. Most students come to the first class and use the materials provided, then head over to the U. Bookstore to pick up the materials kit on their way home after class, to use in the rest of the meetings.

STUDENT COMMENTS:
I appreciated how you covered all of the basics, and took the time to answer student questions. - Michelle G., Seattle

The class was excellent. I learned exactly what I was hoping to. I'll be taking more of the instructor's art classes in the future. - Chris K., Redmond

Before the class I was drawing one figure over and over again, and didn't know how to move her around. I feel great now, I can draw all kinds of characters and expressions. - Melanie T., Seattle

Nils is thoughtful, paces the class well, and treats everyone with respect. There were twelve adults and three youngsters in the class. He took all of the students seriously, listened to all of their questions with the same respect - K.L., Bellevue

Nils is an amazing artist, and I would say, an excellent teacher. I learned exactly what I was hoping for, and have been drawing steadily since the class. I'll be back for more. - J.W., Bellevue

The demonstration on coloring cartoons in Photoshop was great! - Keith L, Seattle

The teacher was knowledgable and did a good job... (unsigned)

Thanks Nils! It was excellent. - Ken S.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a class for beginners?
Yes. You don't have to have any previous drawing or cartooning experience to do well in it. (People of different levels do take the class, and everyone is welcome. I've had professional cartoonists show up some quarters, looking for tips or help with particular issues. It's always fun to have a mix of different levels. But most students are beginners, and the information is presented in a step by step way so that everyone can keep up.)

Is the class aimed at kids or adults?
It's a serious drawing class, and almost all students are 18 or older. Under some circumstances, kids can attend, if accompanied by an adult. The usual age range is from college age all the way up to post-retirement, with one or two younger kids. But it's not a "kiddie class," it's a serious art class.

Classes starting soon:

ACTING CLASSES
CLASS 110: Beginning Acting
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 120: Actors workshop: Auditioning

ART CLASSES
CLASS 210: Drawing for Absolute Beginners
CLASS 220: Figure Drawing
CLASS 225: Drawing clothing and drapery
CLASS 230: Drawing Faces and Portraits
CLASS 240: Perspective drawing for artists
CLASS 250: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
CLASS 270: Cartooning for fun and profit
CLASS 290: Drawing in pen, brush & ink
CLASS 295: Exploring charcoal

FILM AND VIDEO CLASSES
CLASS 300: Let's Make a Movie
CLASS 310: Filmmaking 101
CLASS 320: Documentary Filmmaking
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay

SOFTWARE CLASSES: PHOTOSHOP
CLASS 400: Photoshop for Beginners

WRITING CLASSES
CLASS 510: Writing fiction & short stories
CLASS 550: Start writing your screenplay