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Have you ever dreamed of learning professional manga drawing but didn’t know where to begin? At the Visual Arts Centre, we offer comprehensive 8 and 12-session courses designed to help you master manga drawing. Whether you’re captivated by Japanese Manga or Korean Manhwa, we tailor the lessons to suit your interests. Plus, you’ll get the chance to explore using markers or even watercolor to bring your manga or manhwa artwork to life! Let us guide you on your journey to creating stunning manga art!
So, what is Manga and why has it garnered so much interest?
Manga (漫画) is a style of comic or graphic novel originating from Japan. It encompasses a wide variety of genres and themes, appealing to readers of all ages. Manga is typically characterized by its distinct art style, which often includes expressive characters, dynamic panel layouts, and detailed backgrounds.
Manga is a cultural phenomenon, inspiring anime, live-action productions, and merchandise. It serves as a medium for storytelling, creativity, and exploring social themes.
Example of Japanese Manga
Example of Korean Manhwa
After understanding the key features of Japanese Manga, now you may be wondering what are the key differences between Japanese Manga and Korean Manhwa? It is separated into 5 different pointers from the art style, character design to layout, format and even the cultural influences.
1. Art Style and Character Design
Japanese Manga
Korean Manhwa
2. Layout and Format
3. Storytelling and Pacing
4. Color and Art Techniques
5. Cultural Influence
Summary
Both styles offer unique experiences and cater to different preferences, whether you enjoy the contemporary, digital appeal of webtoons or the detailed, traditional approach of manga.
Japanese Manga (Animation)
Learning manga drawing at the Visual Arts Centre can be a fantastic choice for anyone passionate about manga art. Here’s why:
1. Full Professional Guidance
The Visual Arts Centre provides professional instructors experienced in manga drawing techniques. They guide you step-by-step in mastering both the art style and storytelling aspects unique to manga.
2. Comprehensive Courses Curriculum
The courses cover all the essentials
At the Visual Arts Centre, you’ll receive assignments to practice at home, helping to reinforce what you’ve learned and further develop your skills through additional training.
By learning manga drawing at the Visual Arts Centre, you gain the knowledge, confidence, and creativity to bring your manga stories to life!
A student in the process of sketching Japanese Manga.
A student with her completed Manga artwork with colour pencils and markers.
This comprehensive course is perfect for beginners eager to dive into the exciting world of manga drawing. Step by step, you’ll learn the essential skills and techniques to create your manga characters, scenes, and stories—all through traditional art methods!
A student with her completed Manga artwork with watercolour.
A student with her completed Manga artwork with colour pencils.
1. Introduction to Manga Art
Understand what makes manga unique, from art styles to storytelling techniques.
Learn about tools and materials used in traditional manga drawing, such as pencils, pens, and screen tones.
2. Basic Drawing Techniques
3. Dynamic Poses and Anatomy
In manga drawing, understanding anatomy and how to depict characters in dynamic, natural poses is crucial for creating lively, believable artwork. Here’s how you can enhance your skills:
4. Inking and Line Art
Learn how to create clean and precise line art using traditional inking tools.
Explore techniques for varying line thickness to add depth and emphasis.
Use hatching, cross-hatching, and gradient shading to add dimension and texture.
Apply traditional screentones to enhance your illustrations and create dramatic effects.
A student applying watercolor to her Manga artwork.
After completing this 12-session course, you’ll have a solid foundation in manga drawing, and there are plenty of next steps to continue your growth:
1. Advanced Techniques in Manga Art
2. Manga Storytelling and Narrative
3. Digital Manga Drawing (Optional)
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10:30am - 12:45pm1pm - 3pm
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10:30am - 12:45pm1pm - 3pm
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Course Fees:
8 Sessions $580nett (provided all arts materials)
Venue
Visual Arts Centre Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio (within Dhoby Ghaut Green Park, above Dhoby Ghaut MRT exit B- left turn)
10 Penang Road,
#01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469
140 Paya Lebar Road,
#03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
Singapore 409015
6255 0711
info@visualartscentre.sg
62550711
67332155
Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.
MacPherson [Office & Storage]
By appointment only
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
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