Syllabus

Teacher: Ms. Friedman (Computer Science and Technology, CTE -Computers Computer Technology 7-12)

Note: The following curriculum outline is subject to change

Anime/Manga Class:

Students will learn:

• • Brief History of Manga and Anime

    • Pre-history of manga (12th century) to modern times

    • Learn about the history an evolution of Japanese Animation and Anime studios.

      • Learn and understand how anime is created. 

  • Drawing Techniques

  •  Learn how about the basics of drawing the head and figure.

    • Understand how to create character sheets.

  • Developing Stories and Characters

    • Learn about the fundamentals of creating storylines for manga/anime

  • Drawing Background

    • Learn how to draw backgrounds and objects in space.

• You will learn how to draw backgrounds and objects in space

  • Vanishing point

  • Horizon Line

  • Eye Level

  • 1 - 3 point perspective

• • Color Theory

    • Learn about the basics of how to use color for your designs.

      • Understand how to use the color wheel.

      • Warm and Cool Colors 

  • Manga Creation

    • Information about the Manga Industry

    • Differences between Manga and Comic Book art.

    • Learn about the art of comic creation
      
      

  • Projects

    • Character Sheet of the head

    • Character Sheet of the figure

    • Learning how to use Photoshop to colorize your sketches.

    • Learning how to use colored pencils.

    • Create a background scene.

    • Creating a storyline

    • Creating a single page manga based on the storyline.

Final Project 

Creating Manga (6 panel minimum) based on your Story and Character chart from your last project

• The artwork must be complete

• Spelling and grammar must be complete