How to Draw Manga -- Manga University How to Draw: MU Home Study Course

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The Manga University Home Study Course is designed for students of all ages and skill levels who want to get better at drawing manga. This six-week class is done on an individual basis, and can be taken any time, anywhere. Best of all, it starts at only $39.99!

Once a week for six weeks, students will complete a multipage, printable PDF featuring a lesson plan developed by Manga University instructors to teach the basics of manga drawing techniques and character design.

NEW for 2010! There are now two great ways to take the Manga University Home Study Course!
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Our world-famous Home Study Course Bundle includes all the tools you need to get started drawing manga, along with six weekly lessons on a USB memory stick. The full bundle includes:

A USB memory stick loaded with 6 fun, easy-to-follow weekly manga drawing lessons — 21 pages in all!
A Tachikawa all-in-one manga pen with three ink cartridges
An I-C brand professional artist's sketchbook
A limited-edition Manga University sticker
A 3-page personalized critique and re-drawing of your artwork by one of Manga University's professional Japanese manga artists
A 2-page report card grading your illustration in six important areas, along with explanations of each category
A Manga University Diploma (sent via email as a high-resolution JPEG suitable for printing and framing)

Start learning the fundamentals of manga drawing instantly and save a little cash by purchasing the Home Study Course as a digital download! The course includes:

6 fun, easy-to-follow weekly manga drawing lessons — 21 pages in all!
A 3-page personalized critique and re-drawing of your artwork by one of Manga University's professional Japanese manga artists
A 2-page report card grading your illustration in six important areas, along with explanations of each category
A Manga University Diploma (sent via email as a high-resolution JPEG suitable for printing and framing)
You will receive a download link via email immediately after making your payment.
No waiting for materials to arrive in the mail, and no shipping fees!

Our teaching staff includes award-winning artists Chihiro Hattori (Kana de Manga, Kanji de Manga and The Manga Cookbook), Atsuhisa Okura (Moe USA and 50 Things We Love About Japan), Yakuta Ryuu (MU How to Draw Manga video series) and several more. All of our artists work in a variety of manga styles, and enjoy teaching aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels.

Students must have the following to participate in this course:

A computer on which you can read the PDF lessons
An email account
The ability to scan and send your drawing to us via email
A desire to draw manga and have fun!

Please note that the Home Study Course enrollment fee is nonrefundable. Also, the course is designed for students who have never taken a Manga University course before. If you were enrolled in one of our previous courses, and wish to continue your studies with us, please contact us for advanced-learning opportunities.

We look forward to having you as a student!

Original MU Home Study Course Bundle
USB stick with 6 lessons; Tachikawa all-in-one manga pen; I-C brand sketchbook; MU sticker; Personalized critique and redrawing; Detailed report card; Printable diploma

Download-Only MU Home Study Course
6 lessons via instant download; Personalized critique and redrawing; Detailed report card; Printable diploma

The Manga University Art Critique is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to have their manga illustrations looked at and critiqued by the professional artists at Manga University.

This is the most efficient way to have your drawings analyzed by experts who know what it takes to turn even the roughest of sketches into polished works of art!

The Manga University Art Critique includes:

A 1-page written critique highlighting what you're doing right, telling you where you need to improve — and tips for improving!
A 2-page "report card" grading your illustration in six important areas, along with detailed explanations of each
A personalized Manga University Certificate of Participation (sent via email as a high-resolution JPEG suitable for printing and framing)

Upon receiving your payment, we will send you an email with instructions on how to submit your artwork to us. Your critique will be completed within 7 business days from the date of our receipt of your artwork.