Center for Cartoon Studies
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The Center for Cartoon Studies is an unaccredited school located in White River Junction, Vermont, and offers both one and two-year programs focused on sequential art. It was founded by cartoonist James Sturm and Michelle Ollie in 2004, with its first classes offered in the Fall of 2005. The standard freshman class size is currently 20 students and the school's eventual capacity is planned to be around 40 students.
The school educates students to be proficient in all aspects of graphic design and production, including self-publication and promotion. This is a notable step away from the specialized production model of mainstream comics companies such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics, wherein writing, pencilwork, inking, coloring, and lettering are most often handled by separate individuals. This inclination is in part due to many of the faculty's and significant donor Peter Laird's experience with alternative comics.
Notable alumni and students
- Robyn Chapman- CCS Fellowship, Xeric Foundation grant, "Theater of the Meek"
- Colleen Frakes- Xeric Foundation grant, "Tragic Relief
- Alexis Frederick Frost- Xeric Foundation grant, "La Primavera"
- Samuel Gaskin- Xeric Foundation grant, "Pizza Wizard"
- Gabby "Ken Dahl" Schulz- CCS Fellowship, Ignatz Award Best Mini-Comic, "Monsters"
Notable Faculty
In addition to Sturm, Stephen R. Bissette is permanent faculty. Visiting faculty include industry notables such as Alison Bechdel, Ed Brubaker, Ivan Brunetti, James Kochalka, Jason Lutes, Scott McCloud, Seth, Art Spiegelman, Craig Thompson, and Chris Ware.
