Course Objectives:  To learn how to create animation through digital technologies with confidence and ease To learn the techniques of various features of Manga Anime (Animation) from basic to advance levels To learn how to create Anime Manga characters, backgroiund, stage, storyboard, camera effects, animation flow and movie after effect To learn how to do basic background music, audio, sound effect and movie editing For Who:  This course is for young adult age 10 and above.  Owner of a laptop computer Strong interest in Japanaese Anime Passion and patience to do animation

Digital Anime Course curriculum will be organised in multiple levels. Students must complete and be competent at every level before proceeding to the next level. This is because skills are accumulated to produce professional level of digital anime manga works. Student may choose to repeat the level if necessary. 

The following is the syllabus breakdown:

Each level is recommended for a minimum of 7.5 hours 

Each level is recommended for a minimum of 5 sessions

Each level must be completed within 3 months upon registration otherwise it will be expired and forfeited

• Progressive learning from Level 1 to 20
• Syllabus to cover : 
• Manga Anime human features, proportion, sketch and storyboard drawing techniques
• Muscular features and movement for Manga characters
• Animation concept, framing, camera view, staging, layout, speed and flow
• Draw and create personalities for different Manga Anime characters and age group
• Background for Anime Storyboard
• Colouring techniques
• Movie editing and audio 
• Mecha Manga features
• Manga costumes design
• Weapons and machinery for Manga
• Storyboard layout and Anime development
• The above course syllabus, term and condition are subject to change without notice.

Pre-requisite and requirements:

• Students attending this Digital Anime Course must be familiar and own a personal notebook computer with minimum Windows XP, 1GB RAM memory (best with 2GB) and 10GB free hard disk space for digital art production.There are two bundles in this course: professional Manga Anime studio software and professional hardware from Wacom, these are compulsory for new student.
• Students are to bring their own personal computer for the class.
• This course currently supports Windows based computer only

• Level One: $385 course fee (5 lessons, 1.5 hours per session)
• Each level is to be completed within eight (8) weeks from the date of registration, otherwise it will be expired and forfeited.
• Registration Fee: $30
• New Student to add: $695 Comic studio pro and Wacom professional tablet (price may subject to change and stock is subject to availability)
• Students are to bring their own personal laptop computer.
• Lesson is considered consumed if students absent from themselves without prior notice (2 days advance notice)
• Level Two onwards: $385 per level (based on 5 lessons, 1.5 hours per session).

• Comic Studio Pro is your all-in-one solution for stunning, ready-to-publish manga and comics. Invigorate your artwork using color, express motion using speed lines, apply dimension with screen tones and add dialog through built-in word balloons. 
• Comic Studio helps you create professional manga and comics from start to finish!
• Complete artistic control. Sketch original art with a mouse or tablet, scan in existing art, or import artwork or graphics to get started. It's easy with Comic Studio.
• Design with attention to detail. Choose from over 2,300 professional-grade screen tones to add dimension, depth and character to your art
• Invigorate your drawings. Easily color and fill your Manga or Comic using the integrated color set, advanced shading tools, and pattern brushes.
• Bring your characters to life. Pre-designed word balloons allow you to quickly add dialog to your creations.
• Apply special effects. Add focus and speed line effects in seconds to express motion or moods.
• Publish your work. Output professional quality manga for print or web in various file formats. Manga Studio Debut exports jpg, bmp, psd, tga*, png*, tiff* and pict* files.
• Get fast results. Perform complicated tasks with a single mouse click. Double your productivity by reusing design elements in a flash! 

• Wacom Tablet Bamboo Fun Pen & Touch key features: 
• Tablet Dimensions  337 x 223 x 8.5(mm)
• Pen Active Area  217 x 137(mm)
• Touch Active Area  190 x 130 (mm)
• Pen Pressure Levels  1,024
• Two sensors for pen and Multi-Touch input
• Support of Multi-Touch gestures to scroll, zoom, rotate, and more
• Pressure sensitive pen tip and eraser for natural feel
• Battery-free and ergonomic pen with two buttons
• Paper-like tablet overlay with 16:10 format
• Ambidextrous tablet design
• Attached pen holder for convenient storage
• Easy USB connection
• ExpressKeys  4
• Interface  USB
• System Requirements  Windows 7, Vista or XP (incl. 64-bit editions), Mac OS X 10.4+, Intel or PowerPC processor.
• Note: Also requires a USB port, colour display and DVD-ROM drive. 

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