This is an 8-week series. Class will meet once every week.
Students who have completed this series are encouraged to continue with Level 2 Anime Techniques: Full Body & Movement:
https://outschool.com/classes/anime-pencil-sketching-and-drawing-full-semester-part-2-full-body-movement-wHKcfsiU

In this Level 1 series, students will learn how to use pencil sketching techniques to draw popular anime characters.  They will use proper sketching, shading and blending techniques. This class will focus on the head and face.  Students will start with head angle study and how to detail each facial features like eyes, nose, mouth and ear. Instructors will demonstrate how to identify basic shapes within a character's head, facial measurements and proportions, facial expressions with eyes, eyebrows and mouth, hair, etc.  While approaching a new character every week, students will also learn how to take one anime or manga style face and tweak its features and expression to give an appearance of a different personality. We will also discuss hairstyles that are well suited for each character type.

Week 1 - Face Study - Students will learn the construction ideas for mapping out the face and features. We will discuss several techniques for understanding front and side planes, and how facial features are impacted when in various perspectives.
Week 2 - Head Angle Study - Students will study how the head connects to the neck from the front and back. Then they will explore how the head shape changes when it is in various angles and perspectives.
Week 3 - Deku from My Hero Academia (front view male head, level face)
Week 4 - Tanjiro from Demon Slayer (front view male head, level face)
Week 5 - Nezuko from Demon Slayer (front view female head, slightly angled up face)
Week 6 - Bakugo from My Hero Academia (side view male head, level face)
Week 7 - Zenitsu from Demon Slayer (3/4 view male head, level face)
Week 8 - Inosuke from Demon Slayer (3/4 view male head, oblique angled face)

This is a highly sought-after class for anime and manga enthusiasts who love Anime, Manga, Manga Drawing, Shoujo, Shounin, Bishoujo, Doujinshi and Kodomo Manga. Class is highly-interactive and students will have the opportunity to exchange their ideas and chat with other Anime fans. Students are encouraged to pursue their interests in anime and manga art with progressive classes on full body and motion techniques.
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Please read below for frequently-asked questions on our policies:

Mandatory Video Check-In
Video check-in is mandatory for safety purposes per Outschool policy. Students are required to have their cameras on to allow the teacher to check in and verify each learner. After check-in, students have the option of either turning off their camera or leaving it on, whatever is their preference.

Refunds & Missed Classes
All of our classes are backed by Outschool’s standard policy. To receive a full refund, parents may withdraw or stop their subscription within 24 hours of payment OR 24 hours before class starts, whichever occurs earlier. No refunds are issued if a learner misses a live meeting. Recordings are made available in each classroom and can be watched at their convenience. Students are always welcome to reach out with any questions and share their work in the classroom.

Class Recording Access
Learners must JOIN A LIVE CLASS ONCE in order to lift Outschool's safety protocol and unlock access to video recordings of class meetings. Learners who have not attended a live class but need access to the recordings must contact verification@outschool.com to apply for a lifetime verification badge. 
Learn more about this by going to: https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/4063624-learner-verification

Late/ Missed Class
All classes will begin on time as long as one learner is in the classroom. In the event that no students are in the classroom at the assigned class time, the teacher will leave a message in the classroom and exit after ten minutes of waiting per Outschool policy.

Minimum Enrollment & Class Cancellation
A minimum of two learners is required for every class to run. In the event that we have to cancel a class, parents will be notified within 24 hours of class. Learners will have the option of either transferring to a more populated section of the same class or receiving a full refund, whichever is preferred.

Technical Difficulties
In the event of class delay/ cancellations due to unforeseeable technical issues, all families will be notified and a make-up section will be posted, or a refund will be issued if a make-up class cannot be scheduled.