Japanese for Teens: Shojo Manga Characters

Online
Mondays, July 7—28, 5:30-6:30 pm ET

This summer, dive into one of the most popular genres in Japan: shojo manga! Learn about its history as you master the skills needed to draw the characters from hit romance, fantasy, and coming-of-age manga and anime series like Fruits Basket and Sailor Moon—and to create your own character in a shojo style. Add an interesting new tool to your artistic toolbox by trying one of Japan’s iconic styles with this 4-session course.

About Manga for Teens: Our manga courses for teens offer budding artists the chance to explore the rich world of Japan’s most popular cultural export in a group of like-minded peers and with guidance from professional artists. Students will get to draw characters from their favorite series and try a variety of popular styles, all while developing the fundamentals necessary to create original characters and manga with their own unique artistic voices.

Both complete beginners and experienced artists are welcome to enroll.