MANGA Art

Saturdays, May 15 - June 19
(6 weeks) 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Krzysztof Mathews
Fee: $95 (inc. model's fee)   

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Class description: 

Explore the Japanese comic art form known as manga. This will be a hands-on experience with an emphasis on the formal elements of comic illustration, including figure drawing, composition, character design and anatomy. Students will work extensively from the human figure as a means of understanding the foundation of effective comic illustration, and will keep a sketchbook for the development of their studies. This course will also address the cultural and conceptual basis of various comic traditions, with time given to lecture and discussions of subjects directly related to the history, techniques, presentation and content of comic artwork. Class participation in discussion is strongly encouraged.

Needed materials:       

  Drawing Materials:
  Sketchbook, 8"x 6" or larger
  Drawing paper, 18" x 24" 
  Drawing pencils. If possible, an inexpensive lead-holder and lead.
  Pens, Black ink, Fine and Bold point.
  Black ink and brush, or other means of inking solid areas. 
  Colour Markers, any variety
  Newsprint paper (18"x 24" or larger) and drawing charcoal

Suggested books ( NOT required, but available for veiwing

Scott McCloud- Understanding Comics
Joseph Campbell- The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Bradford Wright- Comic Book Nation
Burne Hogarth- Dynamic Figure Drawing, Dynamic Anatomy
George B. Bridgeman- Constructive Anatomy

The Open Studio & Ggallery is open
noon - 5 p.m.  Tuesday - Saturday.

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