CCS’s Houdini: The Handcuff King a
Booklist Great Graphic Novel
CCS’s graphic biography series has been praised by critics,
librarians, and educators alike. Houdini: The Handcuff King
is also featured on the cover of the March issue of Booklist from
the American Library Association including a feature interview with
CCS co-founder James Sturm (The Golem’s Mighty Swing, Satchel
Paige: Striking out Jim Crow). Order
a copy today!
CCS Top Notch Thesis Advisors
Senior Thesis advisors in the first three years of the school’s
existence include top notch cartoonists, designers, and writers:
Alison Bechdel, Nick Bertozzi, Chester Brown, Ivan Brunetti, Eddie Campbell,
Jordan Crane, Kim Deitch, Tom Devlin, Chris Duffy, Tom Hart , Kevin
Huizenga, Kazu Kibuishi, Paul Karasik, Chip Kidd, Ed Koren, Frenchy
Lunning, Jason Lutes, James Owen, John Porcellino, Ron Rege Jr., Stan
Sakai, Bob Sikoryak, Chris Staros, Craig Thompson, Rick Veitch, Chris
Wright.
Course of Study
The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) offers a course of study designed
for a small group of dedicated students with a passion and appreciation
for graphic novels, storytelling, writing, comics, and design. CCS offers
Master of Fine Arts degree and certificates. Experienced and internationally
recognized cartoonists, writers, and designers teach classes. Learn
more about the course of study…
CCS Now Offering MFAs & Certificates
The State Board voted affirmatively on the recommendation that The Center for Cartoon Studies be issued a
Certificate of Degree-Granting Authority to offer MFA degrees and certificates in cartooning.
STUDENT ARTWORK: © Alex Kim, '08
Create Comics Workshop
Summer 2008
June 23-27
Back by popular demand, the Create Comics summer workshop! Considered a ‘boot camp’ for cartoonists, ideal for ages 16+, the 5-day workshop packs in the essentials for producing your own comics. This year faculty includes Steve Bissette (Taboo, Swamp Thing), Robyn Chapman (Hey, 4-Eyes!), Alec Longstreth (Phase 7), Aaron Renier (Spiral-Bound) and Jason Lutes
(Berlin). More…
Student and alum anthology Sundays continues to draw buzz
Sundays features CCS current student, alum, and fellowship
work. It debuted last year at SPX, and was the buzz of the convention.
The bold 11 x 17 publication is published by students of The Center
for Cartoon Studies. Visit
Sundays…
Listen to ISR podcast!
Indie Spinner Rack, the Web's most popular podcast dedicated to independent comics, has just released its highly anticipated anthology, Awesome. Contributors include cartoonist stars Al Columbia, Renee French, and Nick Bertozzi, as well as CCS students and alumni Chuck Forsman, Joseph Lambert, JP Coovert, and Alexis Frederick-Frost.
Half of the profits from Awesome will fund The Center for Cartoon Studies scholarship fund. Order your copy today!