The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is looking for well-rounded students who are committed to creating visual narratives. We want students who can think and will work hard. Limited drawing skills are OK if they are offset by a fearless commitment to putting images on paper. CCS welcomes comic and non-comic book geeks alike. We love art, English, history, philosophy, religion, and graphic design majors, and those with a liberal arts background. Actually, we love everyone, especially you.

Application Form

Download and complete the
CCS Admissions application form (.pdf).

Application Checklist

1) A PORTFOLIO CONSISTING OF:

• A minimum two-page comic story starring yourself, a snowman, a robot, and a piece of fruit, with one character that speaks a language other than English (real, imagined, or pictorial). You may combine characters! Format may be a zine, mini-comic, or plain black and white copies (must provide a printed version). Crisp legible reproduction is a must. Non-returnable.
• Eight samples of your work in any media that represents your abilities. CCS will look at comics, computer art, video, paintings, and drawings. Send prints, photocopies, tear sheets, mini-comics, zines, CDs, or web addresses. Under no circumstances should you send original art. It will not be returned.

2) ESSAY:
A three-to-four page double-spaced, typewritten essay (fiction or nonfiction) with one of the following titles:

• Cartoonists are like that, OR
• The future

3) CURRICULUM VITAE

4) TRANSCRIPTS:
Please request that official transcripts be sent to:
Admissions
The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125 / 94 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001

Students with any college coursework do not need to submit high school transcripts. Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” will not be accepted.

5) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

6) APPLICATION FEE:
A $50 application fee should accompany the application with a check or money order (in USD) payable to The Center for Cartoon Studies.

SEND APPLICATION AND MATERIALS TO:
Admissions
The Center for Cartoon Studies
PO Box 125 / 94 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001

TEL: (802) 295-3319
FAX: (802) 295-3399
admissions@cartoonstudies.org

DEADLINE:
CCS has rolling admissions; students are encouraged to apply as early as possible since space is limited. The school reviews applications as soon as they are complete and will notify students regarding their admission status. You do not need to submit all application materials at once in order to begin the application process, but your application and requirements must be complete prior to review for consideration.

The Center for Cartoon Studies does not discriminate in its admissions policies for reasons of ethnicity, religion, sexuality, or handicap.

QUESTIONS?
admissions@cartoonstudies.org
(802) 295-3319