College Profile for: Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art

The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art, or Joe Kubert School, located in Dover, New Jersey, is a three-year technical school that teaches the principles of sequential art and the particular craft of the comics industry as well as commercial illustration, and also offers a major in film animation. Founded in 1976 by cartoonist Joe Kubert, it was and still is the only accredited school devoted entirely to cartooning. Its graduates include many successful and well-known comics pencilers and inkers. The school's instructors are full-time professionals working in the industry, many of them graduates of the school themselves, and the instruction is hands-on and practical. The school has a reputation for demanding and intensive coursework, and has a dropout rate averaging roughly 30%. (from wikipedia)
 
37 Myrtle Ave
Dover, NJ
07801
973-361-1327 (general)
973-361-1327 (financial aid)
973-361-1327 (admissions)
 

Web Site: http://kubertsworld.com
 
 

Mission Statement

It is the aim and purpose of this institution to add to the ranks of our profession those people whose work and attitude reflects the highest level of the art. Recognizing the goal, the application of a sustained effort makes the goal attainable.

General Information

Other Names
Type Private for-profit, 2-year
Control Private for-profit
Size Under 1,000
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Calendar System Semester
Title IV Eligibility Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Relgious Affiliation Not applicable

College Athletic Affiliations

No Member of National Athletic AssociationNo National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
No National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) No National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
No National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) No National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
No Other national athletic association

College Athletic Conferences

Not applicable NCAA/NAIA conference number football
Not applicable NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball
Not applicable NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball
Not applicable NCAA/NAIA conference number country/track

College Student Services Offered

No Remedial ServicesNo Academic/career counseling service
No Employment services for studentsYes Placement services for completers
No On-campus day care for students' children   

College Special Learning Opportunities

No ROTCNo Distance learning opportunities
No ROTC: ArmyNo Study abroad
No ROTC: NavyNo Weekend/evening college
No ROTC: Air Force   

Teacher Certification

No Below the postsecondary level
No Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
No Students must complete their preparation at another institution
No Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers

Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)