Course Introduction

A crash course designed to help beginners quickly grasp the essential techniques for creating Japanese-style manga illustrations, from character design to digital coloring.

Course Details

• Duration: 15 hours total (5 sessions)
• Schedule: April 20 to May 4, 2021. Classes held every Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Class Size: Limited to 20 students.
• Software: SAI, Adobe Photoshop (CS5).
• Fee: MOP $1,300 (A 20% discount is offered, current tuition is MOP $1,040). Full payment in cash is required upon registration.
• Certificate: A certificate will be issued upon achieving 70% attendance.
• Government Funding: This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).

Instructor

Kwan Man Chun (a.C) A Macau-based prototype artist who has created garage kits (手辦原型) for local and Japanese companies. Also a model maker and product developer, recognized as a professional in Macau's model product development industry.

Target Audience

1. Creators aspiring to enter the manga industry.
2. The course is taught in Cantonese. Software interfaces are in English/Japanese. Students must possess basic computer knowledge.
3. Students must have basic drawing skills.

Course Content

Module 1: Manga Character Structure & Design Fundamentals Explains real human anatomy to solidify the foundational concepts for drawing manga characters for beginners. Discusses the importance of a character's "image" and provides guidance for creating rich anime character personas.

Module 2: Introduction to Digital Coloring for Manga Illustrations Covers essential entry-level digital coloring techniques using software. Digital coloring is presented as a fundamental skill for efficiently realizing one's creative vision, appealing to those interested in illustration.

Course Objectives

Enable beginners to quickly master basic techniques for manga illustration, including character structure and coloring workflow. The course also teaches "self-study" techniques, guiding students on how to continue practicing and improving outside of class.

Notes

1. Full tuition fee (MOP $1,040) must be paid in cash upon registration.
2. The final course schedule and dates are subject to the official website announcement.
3. This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).