Course Overview
This beginner course is designed for aspiring creators aiming to enter the comic industry. It focuses on establishing a solid foundation in drawing manga characters and introduces essential digital coloring techniques.
Key Details
- Duration: 15 hours
- Schedule: March 27 to April 10, 2014. Classes held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Location: iCentre, Amateur Further Education Centre, 18/F, ST Block, Kin Heng Long Plaza, No. 258 Avenida de Praia Grande, Macau
- Fee: MOP 1,000
- Class Size: 20 students
- Software Used: COMIC STUDIO, SAI, PHOTOSHOP CS6
Notes on Fees & Subsidy
- Full tuition of MOP 1,000 must be paid in cash upon registration.
- Upon course completion with an attendance rate of 70% or higher, a subsidy of MOP 700 (70% of the tuition fee) will be refunded.
- A certificate will be issued to students who meet the 70% attendance requirement.
- This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
- The confirmed course start date and time are subject to the official website announcement.
Target Audience
- Creators aspiring to work in the comic industry.
- The course is taught in Cantonese. The software interface is in English/Japanese. Students must possess basic computer knowledge.
- Students must have basic drawing skills.
Course Objectives
Enable beginners to quickly grasp fundamental techniques for creating comic illustrations, including character structure and coloring sequences. The course also teaches "self-study" skills, helping students understand how to continue practicing independently outside of class.
Course Outline
- Comic Character Structure
- Basic Theory of Character Design
- Digital Coloring for Comic Illustrations (using PHOTOSHOP CS5)
