What You Need to Know:
- Are you an aspiring mangaka but just don't know where to look for information, or even inspiration? Well look no further as WENet Inc., a company specializing in the development and supply of original teaching materials, is proud to announce the debut of the English version for their “Manga Drawing / Comprehensive Course” available via MANABI JOURNEY. This is an online school based in Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
- As you know manga has seen a rapid surge in growth and popularity all across the world, and more people to want to not only read manga, but create their own as well and become a professional Manga Artist (“Mangaka”).
- Under the direct supervision of Japan Animation & Manga College (“JAM”), a course teaching the techniques on how to create manga has been developed by MANABI JOURNEY. Their slogan is “An online school where people can study from all over the
world.” This course will allow anyone from anywhere in the world to not only learn REAL manga drawing techniques, but will also allow them to follow along with English subtitled lessons, English materials, and receive REAL feedback in English! - If all of this sounds enticing then be sure to scroll down for more details, and also check out the official website to sign up!
Source: Official Press Release
So Why Sign Up? Here are Some Benefits!
JAM’s REAL Curriculum Has Produced More Than 100 Professional Mangaka!
The original lecture, which began in 2000, has produced more than 100 real professional mangaka under the careful supervision of JAM, and now these lectures featuring current instructors have been recorded in vivid, high resolution. This means that you can rewatch the videos whenever, wherever, and however many times necessary allowing you to see detailed pen strokes from professionals that are normally easy to miss.
Another benefit is this course comes with English subtitles and materials meaning that you do not need to speak Japanese to learn. Furthermore, feedback is given by real, current instructors at JAM.
One-on-One Feedback from Japanese Professional Instructors!
No more just watching videos and that be the end of it. These Japanese professional instructors are able to give you one-on-one feedback in English. There are also special social media accounts created to help you connect and interact with your fellow classmates as well as with instructors with tutoring even being a possibility. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will see an improvement.
Once Paid, The Course Does Not Ever Expire!
In order to support those who truly do want to learn, MANABI JOURNEY has decided to allow all users to be able to access the course and materials indefinitely** at no extra cost. This includes feedback as well! Even if you have finished the course, you will be able to review lessons as well as stay connected with the social media accounts allowing you to make use of all of the assets that have been assembled here for you for forever!
**Access to the course will be extended by 90 days every time you log in after the initial
12 month period.
Additional Information
Course Fee:
70000 JPY (This includes all fees for feedback)
Course Organization:
The Course consists of three parts: “Manga”, “Drawing Techniques”, and “Digital Comic”. (This includes 5 feedback sessions and a standard learning period of 12 months).
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