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Drawing Anime and Manga/Introduction to Japanese: Interdisciplinary Art
Class experience
This is a creativity-based introduction to Japanese language through the lens of manga and anime inspired art-making. *No prior experience or expertise in either subject is necessary to take this class. There are no grades assigned and teacher feedback is optional on your part— I love to see what your young artist has made and there will be opportunities to share with the group in class, but it is completely up to the artist’s discretion and comfort level. “Do you love to read Manga comics...
Each week we will focus on a different aspect of drawing in a Japanese “manga” style, such as humans, animals, kawaii and chibi style, plus learning about famous manga artists lives and work. Students will learn how to pronounce and write their own names, learn animal names and sounds, and learn some basicJapanese words and kana for a variety of things and situations.
I hold a BA (2004) in Fine Arts from Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. I have been a self employed community artist and private art instructor since 2012. I have loved Anime and Manga since 7th grade, back in 1995 before there was even an internet connection in my house! I also studied Japanese in Middle/High school for 5 years, and after college taught English through the JET program to 1st through 6th graders at Misato Elementary, in Azuminoshi, Nagano, Japan. I often incorporate basic Japanese alphabet, Kanji, language and culture into my art lessons. I am very excited to be sharing my love of all things Japan with the next generation of world travelers and anime and manga enthusiasts.
Drawing supplies: A student can complete this class entirely with paper, pencil, and eraser, but I encourage students to experiment with any drawing media of their choice. Suggested supplies: Sketchbook, multipurpose paper, Markers, color pencils, brush pens, watercolor paint (I also recommend a blow dryer to speed up this process!) watercolor paper, Sharpie markers, any size paper surfaces will work! I like a large paper because it give me more room to work out my mistakes.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Artwork viewed in class may contain images of cartoon violence and supernatural powers. WWII history and post war relations between America and Japan is intrinsic to the creation of contemporary manga looks and themes and will be addressed in discussion, but not in overly graphic detail.
I am a working studio artist, gallery owner, and art instructor who specializes in private art lessons for kids. I studied Japanese for 5 years before collage, and after graduating from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 2004, I taught...
Group Class
$125
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 55 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 8-13
3-7 learners per class