Manga, or comics from Japan has contributed immensely to visual storytelling all over the world. This course focuses on the history and cultural context of manga through assigned readings, lectures, in-class discussions, and both in-class and out-of-class assignments.
This class is focused on the history, creative and business ecosystem of manga publishing in Japan, and how manga creators learn their craft, and create stories and characters that keep readers coming back for the latest chapters every week/month. We'll also discuss how you might apply some of these techniques to your comics, even if you don't draw in a "manga-influenced" style.
This class is focused on the history, creative and business ecosystem of manga publishing in Japan, and how manga creators learn their craft, and create stories and characters that keep readers coming back for the latest chapters every week/month. We'll also discuss how you might apply some of these techniques to your comics, even if you don't draw in a "manga-influenced" style.
- Instructor: Debora Aoki