To learn how to draw and ink Manga Art (Japanese comics) with latest digital technologies with confidence and ease

To learn the techniques of various features of Manga Art from basic to advance level

To learn how to create Manga characters, storyboard and chapterization

This course is for teenagers and children age 10 and above with knowledge of computer

Digital Manga Art Course curriculum will be organised in multiple levels. Students must complete and be competent at every level before proceeding to the next level. In other words, they may choose to repeat the level if necessary. 

The following is the syllabus breakdown:

Each level is recommended for a minimum of 10 hours 

Each level is recommended for a minimum of 5 sessions

Unless otherwise stated, it will be a minimum of 2 hours per session

Each level must be completed within 3 months upon registration

• Progressive learning from Level 1 to 20
• Syllabus to cover : 
• Manga human features, proportion, sketch and storyboard drawing techniques
• Muscular features and movement for Manga characters
• Draw and create personalities for different Manga characters and age group
• Background for Storyboard
• Inking techniques
• Water colouring for Manga 
• Effects and Colouring
• Mecha Manga features
• Manga costumes design
• Weapons and machinery for Manga
• Storyboard layout and chapters development
• The above course syllabus, term and condition are subject to change without notice.

Pre-requisite and requirements:

• Students attending this Digital Manga 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 at Mega Level: software is Comic Studio 4.0  and hardware is Wacom Pen & Touch, these are compulsory for new student.
• Students are to bring their own personal computer for the class.

• Mega Bundle Level $850: Mega level one course fee (5 lessons, 3 hours per session) with 2 bundles of a software (Comic Studio 4.0 Pro) and a hardware (Wacom Bamboo FUN digital pen tablet). Students to bring their personal laptop computer.
• Subsequent Level: $350 per level (based on 5 lessons, 2 hours per session).

Bundled Software: Comic Studio 4.0

• Comic Studio 4.0 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! 

Bundled Hardware: Wacom PEN & TOUCH

• Wacom Bamboo is bundled in this course. Comic Studio 4.0 supports Wacom graphic tablets and makes full use of its vaunted high pressure sensitivity which allow thick or thin lines to be produced by just varying the pressure exerted on the pen. The precision found in the Wacom graphic tablet, combined with the realistic feel of Comic Studio 4.0 pencils and inking tools, make Comic Studio 4.0 a good match with Wacom graphic tablets and bring out the best out of both cutting edge products.
• Wacom Bamboo FUN key features: 
• 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
• Four customizable ExpressKeys for quick function access
• Attached pen holder for convenient storage
• Easy USB connection
• Interactive tutorial to make the most of Bamboo
• Model Name  CTH-661
• Size  Medium
• 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
• ExpressKeys  4
• Interface  USB
• Color  Silver
• Bundled Software  Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 (Mac) / 7 (Win), Corel Painter Essentials
• Cable 1.5m
• 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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