GART225
CARTOONING BASICS
- Department
- Game Arts
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of cartooning. Students will learn the essential components of cartooning, ranging from initial concept to finished cartoon. The history of the cartoon will be covered, along with its contemporary application. Cartoon genres will include caricatures, "Funnies", single panel (including political cartoons), and Manga/Anime style drawing. Student will work to develop their own cartoon style while learning to use a variety of media such as pen and ink, marker and watercolor. Digital techniques, including the use of the computer, will be researched and explored.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2022–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 68% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2022. Department course count rising about 11% per year. Department faculty is about 27% above its recent average. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 71% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2022. Department course count rising about 11% per year. Department faculty is about 27% above its recent average. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 75% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2022. Department course count rising about 11% per year. Department faculty is about 27% above its recent average. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 78% chance, low confidence. Offered in every spring term since 2022. Department course count rising about 11% per year. Department faculty is about 27% above its recent average. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
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Meeting times
Most recent first- Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM MACD212 2026
- Mon, 9:00 AM–11:50 AM MACD212 2025
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Scott T. Niemi | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 18 enrolled | 31679 |
| Spring 2025 | Scott T. Niemi | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 18 enrolled | 31679 |
| Spring 2024 | Scott T. Niemi | Lecture | 1 | 16 of 18 enrolled | 31679 |
| Spring 2023 | Scott T. Niemi | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 24 enrolled | 31679 |
| Spring 2022 | Scott T. Niemi | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 24 enrolled | 31679 |