A Cartoonist creates cartoons or comics. A Cartoonist usually uses humour to highlight a unique point of view- They create their works for movie studios, magazines, newspapers and other forms of media.
Personal Competencies
• You have interest in drawing
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You have a unique sense of humour
• You are excellent at communication
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Fine Arts or Animation or any related field OR
Complete Bachelor's in Fine Arts or Animation or any related field and then follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field OR
Complete Diploma in Animation or any related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Animation/Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
2, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
3. Government College for Girls, Ludhiana, Punjab
4. Allahabad Degree College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
5. Government College, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
6. Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh, Punjab
7. Government College for Arts, Chandigarh, Punjab
8. Sarojini Naidu Government Girls Post Graduate Autonomous College , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Indian Institute of Cartoonists, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. Centre for Creative Arts and Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
5. Antoon's School of Animation, New Delhi
6. Zee Institute of Creative Art Studios, Mumbai
7. Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi
8. Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 32,900 - 94,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Newspapers, Magazines, Publishing houses, Gaming companies and Studios among others.
Work Environment: You will typically work in an Office or studio set up Contractual jobs are available. Computers are used extensively in the job. You will be expected to meet deadlines and may have to put in long hours to complete a project.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Cartoonist → Senior Cartoonist
Expected Income
• The approx. salary of a Cartoonist - Fresher ranges between INR 25,400 - 60,000* per month
• The approx. salary of a Cartoonist With experience INR 3,00,000-4,00,000* more per month
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Cartoonist Kanika Mishra did her Master's in Fine Arts from Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts Her creation 'Karnika Kahen' is a common woman who comments on social issues and current topics. She is one of the most popular cartoonist in the country who mostly uses the digital platform for her cartoon.*
CARTOONIST
NCS Code: 2651.0600 | AMM014• You have interest in drawing
• You have a creative bent of mind
• You have a unique sense of humour
• You are excellent at communication
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's in Fine Arts or Animation or any related field
OR
Complete Bachelor's in Fine Arts or Animation or any related field and then follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field
OR
Complete Diploma in Animation or any related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Animation/Mass Communication.
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi
2, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
3. Government College for Girls, Ludhiana, Punjab
4. Allahabad Degree College, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
5. Government College, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
6. Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Chandigarh, Punjab
7. Government College for Arts, Chandigarh, Punjab
8. Sarojini Naidu Government Girls Post Graduate Autonomous College , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Indian Institute of Cartoonists, Bengaluru, Karnataka
2. VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
3. Centre for Creative Arts and Design, Bengaluru, Karnataka
4. Pearl Academy, New Delhi
5. Antoon's School of Animation, New Delhi
6. Zee Institute of Creative Art Studios, Mumbai
7. Apeejay Institute of Design, New Delhi
8. Khalsa College, Amritsar, Punjab
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 32,900 - 94,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes themselves based on merit.
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Newspapers, Magazines, Publishing houses, Gaming companies and Studios among others.
Work Environment: You will typically work in an Office or studio set up Contractual jobs are available. Computers are used extensively in the job. You will be expected to meet deadlines and may have to put in long hours to complete a project.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Cartoonist → Senior Cartoonist
• The approx. salary of a Cartoonist - Fresher ranges between INR 25,400 - 60,000* per month
• The approx. salary of a Cartoonist With experience INR 3,00,000-4,00,000* more per month
Source: https://bit.ly/3GPIjPn
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change.
Experts from the field
Cartoonist Kanika Mishra did her Master's in Fine Arts from Lucknow College of Arts and Crafts Her creation 'Karnika Kahen' is a common woman who comments on social issues and current topics. She is one of the most popular cartoonist in the country who mostly uses the digital platform for her cartoon.*
Source: https://www.femina.in/achievers/kanika-mishra-is-using-her-cartoons-to-drive-social-change-5278.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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