COPETOONS.COM - About ... (Welcome Message, CV Highlights, and FAQ)

Welcome Message ...

Hello and welcome to COPETOONS.COM!

My name is Mike Cope, and I'm a full-time freelance cartoonist and multimedia designer from Stoney Creek (Ontario, Canada). My work has been published in a variety of print and online media, including books and magazines from publishers such as Reader's Digest Canada.

I have professional experience as a graphic, logo, and web designer. I've also worked on a collection of other multimedia projects (from Flash animation and games, to digital photo enhancement and restoration, to digital videography and DVD authoring).

Here at COPETOONS.COM, you will find samples of my work in my selected portfolio. I also invite you to visit my blog for some "behind the scene" looks, the latest news, and other FUN!

Along with doing all this fun stuff, I have a passion for teaching and strongly believe in lifelong learning! In myportfolio, you'll find a few educational resources that I've designed, which some teachers have found useful in their own classrooms. I welcome you to download and share these with students and colleagues.

Your questions and feedback are always welcome. Please feel free to use the information provided on my contact page.

Enjoy your visit and Stay TOONed!

Mike Cope
Stoney Creek (Ontario, Canada)

In the news ...

"Artist in the making" Photo by Laura Lennie
SOURCE: Stoney Creek News, March 23, 2007 (Page 1).

Recent Clients Include:

Businesses/ corporationS / INSTITUTIONS / ORGANIZATIONS

Apperon Inc.
Brock University
Canadian Tire Corporation
Chicken Soup for the Soul
City of Hamilton
Citrus Communications
Current (Scholarly Journal, Heldref Publications)
The Hamilton Spectator
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
HAULclean
McMaster University
Personal Attendant Care Inc.
Reader's Digest Canada
Stitches Magazine
Youth Net Hamilton

syndicated Cartoonists

Roy Schneider (The Humble Stumble)
Tak Bui (PC and Pixel)

Résumé / CV Highlights:

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Communications Technology, Brock University (Hamilton), 2006.

Classical Animation Student, Sheridan College (Oakville) 2002-04.

Bachelor of Arts (Combined Honours), Multimedia & Anthropology, McMaster University, 2002.

Art Fundamentals Certificate, Sheridan College (Oakville), 1998.

AWARDS

Recipient of the 2002 Glenna Carr National Animation Scholarship, Sheridan College.
(Merit-Based)

Qualified for renewal in Septemeber 2003.

Nominated by the Classical Animation Faculty for the John M. McNeill Memorial Award (2003).

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Cartooning Instructor (1996 - Present)
Local community centres, parks, and libraries.

Comm-Tech Teacher (Sememster 1, 2006/07)
Parkview Secondary School, HWDSB.

Guest Instructor (Flash Animation) for Teacher Additional Qualification Courses (07/06 & 11/06).
Brock University, Faculty of Education.

Student Teacher Practicums (2005-06)
Halton, Hamilton, and Niagara School Boards.

McMaster University Children's Camps (2001-05)
Multimedia Instructor, Coordinator & Assistant.

Multimedia Teaching Assistant (2000-02)
6 undergraduate courses, McMaster University.

SERVICE TO COMMUNITY / Volunteer work

Judge for Regional Level Ontario Technological Skills Competition in 2D Animation (2008) at District School Board of Niagara.

Judge for Regional Level Ontario Technological Skills Competition in 3D Animation (2008) at District School Board of Niagara.

Judge for Regional Level Ontario Technological Skills Competition in 2D Animation (2007) at District School Board of Niagara.

Judge for Regional Level Ontario Technological Skills Competition in 3D Animation (2007) at District School Board of Niagara.

Judge for Regional Level Ontario Technological Skills Competition in 2D Animation (2006) at Halton District School Board.

Juror for Interactive Interactive, Art On Futuristic Interactive Projection Screens (2007) at McMaster University and Sheridan College.