Instructor: Nils Osmar
Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College
Location: University of Washington campus (Seattle branch)
Dates and times: Sundays 10 am-11:45 pm, July 20-August 10
Course fee (for General Public): $99
In this workshop, you'll learn how to
create your own cartoon characters, working in a humorous "Sunday
Funnies" style, even if you've never drawn before.
We'll draw humorous, simplified faces and figures, cartoon animals
and more. Plus: inking, coloring, copyrighting your artwork
and getting published. (And a section about drawing comic
books.) The instructor's artwork has been published in the U.S.
and Europe. Nothing to bring or buy; all materials are provided. (Scroll
down for registration information)
Who teaches the class? Seattle artist/art instructor Nils Osmar. Nils has been teaching drawing and painting classes for over ten years, and makes most of his living as an artist.
I've never drawn before. Should I take this class, or take
the Drawing for beginners class first? Most beginning drawing
classes teach people how to draw from life and photos, using graphite
and charcoal on newsprint and other types of paper. While these
skills are helpful to artists of other sorts, they're not really
applicable to cartooning, which is usually done in pencil and
ink, and is based on drawing from imagination, not life.If you
are looking for an introductory drawing class, check out Drawing
for absolute beginners. But it's fine to take CARTOONING even
if you've never drawn before, or taken any other art classes.
Does the class cover cartoon figures, or just faces? Both.
It covers several different types of cartoon figures, from the
ones you would see in the Sunday funnies to those in comic books.
It also covers cartoon faces and expressions, how to get your
work published, finishing cartoons in ink with brushes and pens,
and how to color cartoons in Photoshop. We'll also have a session
where we focus on drawing humorous cartoon-style animal characters,
and another session where you'll learn how to draw characters
in a "superhero" style, and create your own comic strips.
Is it really possible to learn the basics of cartooning in
only four weeks? You can definitely learn the basics. One
of the things that makes cartooning so much fun to learn is that
it's an art form you can move into and become skilled at after
learning just a few quick, basic things.
Does the class cover drawing superheroes and comic books?
It does cover some information about superheroes, but if you
are looking for a class specifically in drawing comic books, you
should also sign up for Drawing
comic books and graphic novels, sponsored by the Wonder
School of the arts (a different school, also in Seattle) (There
is no connection between the Experimental College and the Wonder
School; they are different schools and classes, but taught by
the same instructor.)
What ages are the students in the class? Most of the students
are adults, but sometimes younger students attend. A typical class
might consist of nine or ten adults, one or two teenagers, and
one or two kids. If a very young student is interested in taking
the class, we ask that an adult either take the class with him
or her, or, wait in a nearby classroom in case of an emergency.
But again, be aware that it is a serious art class and that most
of the students taking it will be adults.
Can you tell me more about the instructor?
Nils Osmar has made
his living in the arts for over twenty years, working as a freelance
illustrator, writer and independent film producer, and teaching
both accredited and non-credit classes. He currently teaches through
the ASUW Experimental College and
the Wonder School
of the Arts, His art classes at the Experimental College include
Learn
to Draw Faces, Figure
Drawing, Drawing
for absolute beginners, Exploring
Color, Drawing
Flowers, and Perspective
for Beginners(All of them are open to beginners)
How do I sign up?
See registration information, below.
I appreciated how you covered all of the basics, and took the
time to answer student questions. - Michelle G., 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
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
It was fun! 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 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
I really enjoyed all the artistic side of the class. Drawing,
getting feedback, new ideas, all of it. The instructor did a great
job all the way around with this. (unsigned)
The topic is not one often taught, having a class available to
the general public on cartooning was the best part about the class.
The teacher was knowledgable and did a good job... (unsigned)
It was really fun and do-able! (unsigned)
Thanks Nils! It was excellent. - Ken S.
Cartooning is sponsored by the ASUW (Associated Students University of Washington) Experimental College, and is held on the U.W. campus in Seattle. It's a non-credit class open to everyone; you do not have to be a U.W. student to attend. The University of Washington is committed to providing equal access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accomodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accomodations, contact the Disability Office at least ten days in advance at: (206)543-6450/V, (206)543-6452/TTY, (206)685-7264 (fax) or email dso@u.washington.edu
To sign up by mail: You can sign up by mail at any time. To do so, click here to download the mail-in registration formThen fill it out and mail it to: ASUW Experimental College Box 352238 SAO 21 University of Washington Seattle WA 98195-2238 (Note: mail-in registrations won't be processed until June 23rd.)
To sign up online: Online registration for summer quarter Experimental College classes will begin on June 9th. (Please do not try signing up online before that time! Or you may end up in the spring quarter class instead.) We'll post a registration link here when summer online registrations begin.
To sign up by phone: Phone registrations for summer
quarter Experimental College classeswill begin onJune 23rd We'll
post more information here at that time.
Want an email reminder about registrations? To be added to the
instructor's email list, email Nilsosmar@gmail.com
You'll receive an email reminder when online and phone registrations
begin.
Whatever method you use to register, you will only be charged a $10 registration fee for each class you are enrolling in, when you sign up (or $5 if you are a UW student.) The course fee is not due until the first day of class.
Sponsored by the ASUW Experimental College:
Drawing
for absolute beginners
Learn
to Draw Faces
Figure
Drawing for beginners
Cartooning
Perspective
for Beginners: Drawing in Depth
Drawing
Clothing and Drapery
Exploring
Color
Beginning
Acting
Acting
in a Movie
Filmmaking
101
Writing
Fiction and Short Stories
It's
Time to Write Your Screenplay
Adobe
Photoshop
Sponsored by other schools *
Drawing
& painting Flowers
Drawing in
Ink
Drawing
comic books and graphic novels
Acrylic
painting for beginners
Drawing
with colored pencils
Documentary
filmmaking
Editing
tips & tricks for filmmakers
FX Makeup
for filmmakers
Improv
for beginners: acting without scripts
How
to make commercials & infomercials
Free
up your writing! (Beyond writer's block)
Writing
science fiction & fantasy
* click on the course title for registration information