Cartoon & Comic Drawing for Beginners
Learn drawing and cartooning in this fun and practical short course in Sydney. From single-panel gags to comic strips, cartoons are everywhere—and now you can start creating your own. This course demystifies drawing and focuses on clear, simplified, iconic cartoon styles rather than virtuoso technical skill.
Develop your own ideas, jokes, characters and stories over six weeks as you explore visual storytelling, comedic pacing, dramatic tension and effective composition. You’ll learn how to move from a simple concept to a finished strip or series of panels, combining words and images for maximum impact. Basic caricature techniques for political cartooning are introduced, alongside character design, facial expressions, line work and perspective.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a cartoon from initial idea to a finished strip or panel series
- Understand visual storytelling, pacing and composition for comics
- Create expressive characters using simplified and iconic drawing techniques
Course Outline
- History and types of cartoons and comics
- Brainstorming and developing original ideas
- Drawing fundamentals and iconic cartooning
- Character design, faces and figures
- Words and images: panel and page composition
- Line work, basic form, perspective and materials
Schedule & Pricing
- 6-week course, Thursdays 6:30pm–9:00pm
- Upcoming intakes: 7 May–11 June 2026 (active), August and November 2026
- Course fee: $439
Additional Information
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests and instructor approach.
Details
You will learn
- Turn your ideas into finished cartoon strips or panels
- Use composition and pacing for humour and storytelling
- Design expressive characters and dynamic faces
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced tutor
- Structured 6-week hands-on course
- Supportive small-class learning environment
Appropriate for
Beginners and those with some prior drawing experience who want to develop cartooning skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- A3 sketchbook
- HB and 2B pencils
- Eraser and pencil sharpener
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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