Students will learn what Anime is, what it is not, and how we can tell the difference between an American Cartoon and Anime.

Some anime history is explained

We will cover what are the names of different Anime genres? Why do some American Cartoons seem like Anime? Why does" Avatar the Last Airbender" seem like both an Anime and a Cartoon?

What is a custom? What are some customs we see in Anime that make it especially Japanese?

This class lecture uses slides and is conversationally interactive, we watch clips from some shows, students will answer questions, give their own thoughts, and be encouraged to ask about anything they are curious about! resources are available upon private message request.

With the extra time, we will draw one Anime face and hair, front view, very easy! I will use photoshop, however, students can use whatever drawing app they like (not from a phone), or pencil and paper.

I'm very relaxed about student participation! I understand students may be shy, so I will not force conversation, however, I strongly recommend the use of the chat to answer or ask questions, if speaking is not possible. Please be patient with my response time if I am asked questions while I present.

Please have pencils, erasers, and paper at the ready!