Excelsa Academy

Grades 5–12 · Enrichment program

Cartooning

A visual storytelling program covering expressive characters, clear sequences and the craft behind memorable cartoons.

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Learning with purpose

For students interested in comics, character design, illustration, humour or telling original stories through images.

What students develop

  • Shape language and character design
  • Expression, gesture and posing
  • Story beats and thumbnail planning
  • Panels, pacing and visual continuity
  • Inking, lettering and colour choices
  • Revision and finished-project presentation

How the program works

Fast drawing exercises build fluency before students develop characters and short sequential projects from concept to polished presentation.

Questions parents ask

Good to know.

Is digital drawing required?

No. Core skills can be learned with traditional materials, digital tools or a combination of both.

Do students need to draw realistically first?

No. Cartooning uses observation, shape and expression, but students can develop a clear style while strengthening fundamentals.

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