As a Cartoonist, you will need to master following:

• adapt to type of media
• analyse texts to be illustrated
• create animated narratives
• create sketches
• follow the news
• interpret illustration needs
• maintain an artistic portfolio
• practice humour
• select illustration styles
• study media sources

More generally, a cartoonist is also versed in:

• consult with editor
• copyright legislation
• develop creative ideas
• finish project within budget
• follow a brief
• follow work schedule
• graphic design

It also helps to know the following:

• ICT software specifications
• create original drawings
• use digital illustration techniques
• use traditional illustration techniques
• write captions
• apply desktop publishing techniques
• create 2D painting
• design graphics
• desktop publishing
• multimedia systems
• perform image editing
• use CAD software