Matthew Loux

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Manga for Everyone
Program Type Workshop
Art Form Literary Arts & Storytelling
Curriculum Connections Character Education | Language Arts/Literacy
Target Grades 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12
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Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.

Description

One of the most exciting and popular form of comics these days is manga. Originating in Japan, manga literally means "comics" but what exactly makes it so different and exciting than other forms of storytelling? In this workshop we will discuss a bit about the history of Japanese manga, its influences and how it has influenced the global comics industry and beyond. Then learn how to take manga techniques and styles and use them in your own drawings and comic making.

Objectives

-Learn about the history of Japanese manga, what influenced it and how it influenced the world.
-Learn how to draw manga characteristics and create your own character.
-Learn how to compose a manga comic page.

Pricing Information

One Workshop: $330
Two Workshops: $602
Three Workshops: $875
Four Workshops: $1,147

Program Length

1 hour 30 minutes

Participants

30

Technical Specifications

• Set Up: 15 minutes
• Break: 15-30 minutes if possible
• Strike: 15 minutes

• Program Space: Space with desks
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: yes
• Audiovisual/Tech: projector or screen for digital slideshow
• Tables/Chairs: yes
• Dressing Room: no
• Outside Possible: yes if a digital slideshow is still possible
• Venue-Provided Supplies: large paper easel pad, easel, printer sized paper, pencils, pens, color pencils.
• Mobility/Location Needs: none