Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art

Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art Admissions

Admission to the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art is determined principally on the grounds of artistic level and positive attitude, both of which are reviewed during the interview with an admissions representative working with the school. Basic requirements also include having a high school diploma or equivalent (GED certificate) and submitting all official transcripts from high school forward along with the application form. Applications are accepted at any time of the year to be admitted to the program the following year, though early applications are encouraged.

The admissions interview can be realized in person or, in the case of applicants from beyond the local area, over the phone. A fairly comprehensive portfolio of the applicant’s artwork is to be presented to the admissions staff prior to the interview in the case of a phone interview or at the interview itself if in person. There are fairly specific requirements to be met when presenting one’s portfolio: it should contain between 15 and 25 pieces of highly representative artwork that capture the applicant’s abilities comprehensively, with only 3 pieces allowed to be more than 3 years old. Pieces must be smaller than 14 inches by 17 inches, and in the case of larger pieces or sculptures, etc., these can be represented by photographs or quality photocopies. Finally, the portfolio must be accompanied by a money order and a pre-paid envelope addressed to the applicant so that it can be returned (in the case of phone interviews; otherwise, the applicant takes their portfolio with them after the in-person interview).