http://www.cartoonstudies.org/ School for the cartoon studies, seeking well rounded students with back grounds in graphic design, philosophy, religeon, english, liberal arts, ect. They just started this year, so they're still seeking accredidation as a two year school and will have several visiting artist: Scott McCloud of 'understanding comics' and 'zot' fame, Craig Tompson("Jimmy Corrigan", "Blankets", and several other great comics. Eisner winner), And several others. Unlike kuberts school(www.kubertsworld.com) , which focuses on drawing and mainstream superhero comics, The center for Cartoon Studies, amoung teaching drawing, will also emphasize on writting and self publishing. They also offer a summper program for highschool juniors and seniors and for undergrads. At any rate, it's worth checking out. The portfolio guidlines look creative and kinda fun, So I might add it to my list of schools, even if they can't get accredidation in a few years..