Interested in anime but looking to do more than just watch it? Anime media studies is a growing academic field that spans multiple fields-- anthropology, arts, economics and business, globalization and culture, and more. Learn what kind of topics are covered in the world of anime studies, the different techniques that are used, and some of the anime-related research that's gone on in Japan, America, and at MIT!

MIT has over two dozen different majors, and choosing a course can be a daunting challenge. Anime, or Japanese animation, is a medium that spans a huge spectrum of different genres-- with a lot of titles in science-fiction, a genre that holds plenty of interest at a science, engineering, and technology school. Explore all of the courses at MIT through anime! Watch clips of anime representing all of the Institute majors, from Aeronautics and Astronautics to Physics, and learn about some our famous ani-alumni, anime characters who attended MIT! This event is hosted by MIT Anime (http://anime.mit.edu/).

This class will cover the basics of manga-style illustration and sequential art. Topics to be covered include manga-style sketching, inking, common coloring techniques in analog and digital, exaggerated and realistic anatomy, and the comics production process, including concepting, storyboarding, panelling, finishing and tones, and typesetting. Students should drive much of the class's contents according to their needs, but by the end of the session, they should expect to complete a 1-5 page manga short-story.

Sequential art (also known as comics or graphic novels) is a rich and complex art form that involves more than just superheroes and giant robots. Learn how to turn comic-style artwork into living and breathing comic stories. This class is split into two one-hour focus sessions; the first centers on sequential art storytelling, including panelling, page composition, angle shots, and final effects such as lettering and rendering. The second session walks through the comic production process step-by-step, from the concept and storyboarding to the final product and beyond. (NOTE: Although these techniques are applicable for most kinds of comics, this class will be taught with slightly greater emphasis on manga, or Japanese sequential art.)

Anime and manga are media particularly noteworthy for their artistic elements, and while styles vastly vary, many share the same kinds of illustration techniques. As more and more artists are breaking out of analog and into digital, Photoshop replaces traditional implements as the tool of choice for many. This class will cover the basics of computer anime illustration, including overview of tools, inking, layers, cel-shading, tablets vs Pen Tool, and some additional tips to add special visual appeal to a work.

Has your love for comics or manga inspired you to create comic-related art? Are you interested in taking your craft to the next level and creating real comics or graphic novels? Sequential art is a rich and complex art form that involves more than just superheroes and giant robots. Learn how to turn comic-style artwork into living and breathing comic stories. This class will walkthrough the comics creation process step-by-step: 1) Story concept 2) Concept art and character design 3) Scripting 4) Storyboarding (with extended emphasis on sequential art storytelling, including panelling, page composition, angle shots, and the difference between Western comics and manga) 5) Pencilling 6) Inking 7) Rendering 8) Final effects (lettering, SFX) Non-artists and comics writers are welcome. Although these techniques are applicable for most kinds of comics, this class will be taught with slightly greater emphasis on manga, or Japanese sequential art. This class will go more in-depth into production than its counterpart (Comics and Manga II: Storytelling and Production) last year.

Continuation of Manga and Comics: Creating Sequential Art. Once you've finally gotten your awesome new comic underway, how do you go about showing it to the world? This class will discuss various ways to present and distribute comics, from webcomics to self-publishing to (gasp) print. We will also look into how to create a pitch, how to compile a portfolio, what publishing companies are looking for in new works, how to work a medium, and how to be successful in comics contests.

For years, COPIC art markers have been the weapon of choice of many professional manga artists in Japan for creating color illustration; today, they are budding in popularity in the West in fields ranging from architecture to fine art, fashion to industrial design. The double-ended markers are known specifically for their exceptionally bright color and smooth watercolor-like blending. Learn the basics of COPIC color illustration, stroke and blend techniques, COPIC color theory, other applications, and care for markers. (For examples of COPIC art, see http://copicmarker.com/gallery .) Markers will be provided; students are encouraged to bring their own inked or photocopied drawings to color, although samples will be available.

Do you love comics? Do you love manga? Do you think comic books are for kids? Are you interested in ...

Has your love for comics or manga inspired you to create comic-related art? Drawing for comics and manga often involves ...

Sequential art (also known as comics or graphic novels) is a rich and complex art form that involves more than ...