This course combines the disciplines of writing and visual art while exploring the world of Japanese contemporary drawing styles and the story creation of manga (Japanese-style comics). Students will learn how to successfully create plot, develop characters, and write dialogue while also practicing drawing and illustration techniques. Not only will the class offer community for those who share appreciation for anime and manga, but students will also walk away with new skills and their own original manga to add to their portfolio!
This course is for students of all skill levels ages 13 to 18. Guardians must sign a Blanket Authorization Form on behalf of students under the age of 18. This will be sent in an email a week before the course begins and must be completed before the first session.
Required Materials: A beginner sketching set, a sketchpad, a few fine tip black sharpies, and Bristol paper. You do not have to purchase the exact products nor from the same site in the linked example, but they are affordable options. The Art Academy of Cincinnati is not sponsored by Amazon nor Michaels.
