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Digital Illustration for Comic or Manga

Course definition and objectives

In this introductory course to digital illustration you will assimilate all the basics related to color and its narrative, while learning to use two of the most widely used programs in the industry: Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.

All this through exercises designed to assimilate the concepts in an organic way.

At the end of the course you will be able to create your own color illustrations in a more complete way and you will have the necessary knowledge to be able to develop them in the two most used programs nowadays.

Course program

The program is divided into two blocks.
In the first one we will learn how to handle Photoshop through the development of artistic skills, knowing the tools and functions.

In the second block we will be introduced to Clip Studio Paint, software with which we will apply the artistic part learned in the first block through creative exercises.

  • Basic concepts for working in the digital environment (resolutions, color spaces, etc.).
  • Basic tools where we will take the opportunity to practice flat color and learn to use different types of layers.
  • We will create illustrations in grays, reviewing the theory of volume and light.
  • Conversion from grayscale to color.
  • Photoedition.
  • Color psychology, where we will see the meaning of colors and their use.
  • Color narrative and its use in comic pages.
  • Creation of brushes.
  • Learning the interface and basic drawing tools.
  • Inking, color brushes and creation of your own brushes.
  • Specific tools for the creation of comics and the introduction of dialogues.
  • Comic project management tools.
  • Learning of the different rules to facilitate different parts of the
  • drawing (e.g., perspective).
  • 3D environment.
    Explanation of the operation of the 3D models within the program and their use.
  • Project self-publishing tools.

Registration

No admission test is required prior to enrollment.

Duration

October to June.

Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Qualification

The center’s own diploma awarded at the end of the course of Digital Illustration for Comic or Manga.

Course instructors

The course will be taught by specialized faculty of great experience and professional trajectory, representatives of the diversity of styles and genres of the industry.

David Calderon

Do you have any questions?

We answer them all.

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It is not necessary to have previous studies since, the access to some courses such as Art Grafic, is assessed through a level test or with an interview with delivery of book.
This also occurs in the Illustration course, in Children Illustration, in Animation and in Concept Art.

In the case of having higher artistic studies, it will also be taken into account.

Access to the Art Grafic course is through a level test that consists of making a drawing following some guidelines.

Normally, the test is held during the month of April and there are two convocations.

Correction and notification of results are communicated about a week after the test is taken.
In the event that you do not pass the test, our course coordination team will guide you.

The access to the Illustration and Children’s Illustration courses is through an informative interview with the Head of Studies, where you must bring a small portfolio in order to assess your level and access to the course.
In this interview you will be able to solve any doubt about the courses, programs and objectives.

The access to the Animation course is through an interview with the course coordinator Juan Carlos Concha.
A specific book will be required.

Access to the Concept Art course is through an interview with the course coordinator Santi Casas.
A specific book will be required.

In that case, don’t worry.
We can arrange the interview online.
We also offer the possibility to take the level test for the Art Grafic course online.
(Exclusively for those who are unable to take it in person).

You can fill out the form on each course page or write to info@escolajoso.com and we will send you all the details.

For us it is our greatest asset.
The faculty of Escola Joso counts with great names that combine teaching with their activity as professionals in the industry of Comics, Illustration, Concept Art, Animation, etc.

Working with people who deal with the industry on a daily basis is a total guarantee of success.

You can see all our faculty here.

Normally, every year, during the month of March, we hold open house sessions to inform about everything related to our courses.
These are currently held in online format.

You can also come to ask for information and visit the school during our opening hours from Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.30 pm to 8 pm.

We will be happy to assist you.

Our registration period for annual and summer courses starts in April.

Of course.
Once you have passed the registration and enrollment process, we will send you a certificate so that you can apply for your student visa.

They are mainly taught in Spanish.
We have students from all over the world.

The didactic material and the paper used in class will be provided by the teacher, but the individual material will have to be brought by the student.

Every year in the month of July, we hold summer courses for 4 weeks in the month of July.

Most of these courses are beginners, although we also offer some specific courses where a certain level is required.

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