Manga Drawing and Japanese Language Club
For students who would like to draw in Manga and Anime style and learn Japanese words, kana, and Kanji
Emily Vaughn
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This club is geared towards students who are interested in Drawing Anime and Manga style art and learning about Japanese language, vocabulary, and culture. Class time will be divided between drawing demos (example topic: human figure, fantasy creatures, costumes and fabric, etc) and Introduction Japanese vocabulary, alphabets, and Kanji symbols. We will practice using greetings and phrases as well. Students are encouraged to share their artwork with the teacher and classmates, as well as Anime/Manga art made outside of class, but are not required to do so. Students will write and draw in every class, and the teacher demos will be available in the classroom after class. Future club topics will change in upcoming weeks, and students are encouraged to request topics for future planning. Jan 25 and 27: Aisatsu (self introduction) and Names, where are you from? Kawaii Emoji comic strip Feb 1 and 3: Head shoulder knees and toes. Anatomy vocab and drawing the figure Feb 8 and 10: Seasons and Zodiac Sign Kanji and Vocab, Drawing original character inspired by these concepts Feb 15 and 17: Expressing the date in Japanese, open studio draw time— special request to draw what student request Feb 22 and 24: Takashi Murakami redux and drawing eyes and hairstyles March 1 and 3 Studio Ghiberti, Fantasy, and Japanese mythological creatures and Kanji
Learning Goals
Each week we will focus on a different aspect of drawing in a Japanese “manga” style, such as humans, animals, clothing and movement, plus learning basic vocabulary, reading and writing using basic Japanese. Students will learn how to pronounce and write the new words in Japanese Kana and Kanji related to weekly manga topics.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Drawing of figures using weapons such as bow and arrow, sword, staff may be used. No images of firearms, but space lasers and lightsabers are okay.
Supply List
Drawing supplies: A student can complete this class entirely with paper, pencil, eraser, and markers and/or colored pencils, 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.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined January, 2021
4.8
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 128 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-8 learners per class
