Anime & Manga Art and drawing Professional Program for teens and adults
Turn Your Passion for Anime into Professional Art Skills
Love Anime? Dream of creating your own characters like those seen in Demon Slayer, Naruto, One Piece, Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen, Solo Leveling, or Studio Ghibli films?
This course is designed for students who want to move beyond copying anime characters and learn the professional skills behind anime illustration, manga creation, character design, storytelling, and digital anime art. Industry-oriented anime training typically includes character construction, anatomy, expressions, dynamic poses, storytelling, and portfolio development.
COURSE DETAILS
Duration
Classes
Class Duration
Total Classes
Mode
- Online Live Classe
- Offline (Bangalore)
Suitable For
✔ Beginners
✔ Anime Enthusiasts
✔ Aspiring Illustrators
✔ Future Animation Students
✔ Game Art Students
✔ Manga Creators
YEAR 1 CURRICULUM
MODULE 1
Anime Drawing Foundations (Month 1–2)
Week 1–2
Fundamentals of Anime Drawing
Shapes & Construction
Line Quality
Sketching Techniques
Professional Workflow
Week 3–4
Anime Face Construction
Male Face
Female Face
Different Age Groups
Face Proportions
Week 5–6
Anime Eyes Masterclass
Shonen Style
Shojo Style
Modern Anime Style
Week 7–8
Hair Design
Hero Hairstyles
Fantasy Hairstyles
Dynamic Hair Flow
Portfolio Project
Anime Character Head Sheet
MODULE 2
Expressions & Character Appeal (Month 3)
Week 9–10
20 Anime Expressions
Happy
Angry
Fear
Shock
Evil Smile
Determination
Week 11–12
Character Personality Design
Hero
Villain
Side Character
Comic Character
- Anime art relies heavily on visual communication through facial expressions and character appeal.
Portfolio Project
Expression & Emotion Sheet
MODULE 3
Anime Anatomy & Figure Drawing (Month 4–5)
Week 13–14
Anime Body Proportions
Week 15–16
Hands & Feet Simplified
Week 17–18
Male Anatomy
Week 19–20
Female Anatomy
Week 21–22
Dynamic Action Poses
Week 23–24
Gesture Drawing
- Strong anime art is built on the same core skills as traditional drawing, including anatomy, proportion, perspective, and composition.
Portfolio Project
Full Body Anime Character Design
MODULE 4
Professional Character Design (Month 6–7)
Week 25–28
Character Creation Process
Character Story
Personality
Costume Design
Week 29–32
Character Turnaround
Front
Side
Back Views
Week 33–36
Fantasy Character Design
Samurai
Ninja
Cyberpunk
Sci-Fi
- Professional character design training emphasizes concept development, visual storytelling, and creating memorable characters.
Portfolio Project
Original Anime Character Bible
MODULE 5
Manga Creation & Storytelling (Month 8)
Week 37–40
Storytelling Fundamentals
Week 41–44
Comic Panels
Week 45–48
Manga Page Layout
Portfolio Project
4-Page Manga Story
MODULE 6
Anime Illustration & Coloring (Month 9–10)
Week 49–52
Color Theory
Week 53–56
Lighting Techniques
Week 57–60
Special Effects
Magic
Energy Effects
Fire
Smoke
Week 61–64
Background Illustration
Portfolio Project
Professional Anime Poster
MODULE 7
Digital Anime Art (Month 11)
Software:
Photoshop
Krita
Procreate (Optional)
- Students learn digital workflows and illustration production methods similar to those used in modern anime and manga-related industries.
Topics
Digital Brushes
Coloring Workflow
Rendering
Anime Effects
Final Illustration
Portfolio Project
Digital Anime Splash Art
MODULE 8
Portfolio Development & Industry Preparation (Month 12)
Week 85–96
Build Professional Portfolio
Character Sheets
Expression Sheets
Action Illustrations
Manga Pages
Final Posters
- Students present a complete portfolio similar to those required in animation, illustration, and character design pathways.
FINAL PORTFOLIO OUTCOME
By the end of the course students will have:
- 5 Original Characters
-Character Turnaround Sheets
-Expression Sheets
- Dynamic Action Illustrations
- Manga Pages
- Anime Poster Artwork
-Digital Portfolio
- Certificate from Ankona School of Art
BONUS FEATURES
- Weekly Homework Reviews
- Live Feedback Sessions
- Monthly Art Challenges
- Anime Character Design Competitions
- Portfolio Reviews
- Guest Artist Sessions
-Student Community Group
- Exhibition Opportunities
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
Perfect For:
- Anime Fans
- Future Game Artists
- Future Animators
- Manga Creators
- Digital Illustrators
- Concept Artists
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