Cartooning and Animation

Looking for a fun activity for your kids? Try cartooning and animation. These drawing techniques are great outlets for those who have visual-spatial strengths and involve problem-solving skills, especially once one enters the realm of political cartoons or storyboards. There are many jobs available in this field for talented individuals, including film, advertising, video game design, print media, and instructional design.

There are some great websites that will help bright students learn this craft.

Animation and Cartooning 

Contains information on careers in the fields of animation and cartooning.

Animation Arena 

Offers information and advice on careers in animation.

Cartooning Basics 

The best part of this website is the section on free classroom handouts.

Glossary of Drawing Tips 

Includes quick tips for drawing cartoon characters and objects.

Larry's Toon Institute

Provides free online lessons from a Disney animation expert.

Make Beliefs Comix
Gives kids the opportunity to create their own comic strips using templates.