The Road to Manga - Story, Paneling, Project Management 101

🎨 The Road to Manga - Story, Paneling, Project Management 101 with Olga Rogalski

✨ Course Headline: Create a Concept for a Manga Short Story!

📖 Course Description:

Have you ever been captivated by the world of manga and dreamt of creating your own story? Whether you're an aspiring artist or an illustrator looking to venture into sequential art, this course is your gateway to turning those imaginative sparks into a compelling manga short story.

🚀 About Your Instructor: Hey there, creative minds! My name is Olga Rogalski from Studio Oruga, and I've been drawing manga professionally and indulging in the art form for years. I've learned the ins and outs of manga creation, and now it's my passion to guide you through this exciting journey.

🖊️ Course Breakdown:

• Plot to Paper: Learn how to distill your story idea into a structured concept that fits within 20 pages – perfect for contests or submission to publishers.

• Crafting Compelling Characters: Develop characters that are essential to your story and make them come alive on the page.

• Paneling Perfection: Master the art of paneling with our page templates, ensuring your visual narrative flows smoothly and engagingly.

• Project Management for Creators: Get organized! Use the tools and techniques provided to effectively plan and manage your manga project from start to finish.

📚 Course Structure:

1. Developing Your Story Idea: Let's brainstorm and create a premise that's both original and compelling.

2. Writing the Scenes: We'll map out each scene in your story, assigning pages using the Beginning - Midpoint - Conclusion system to ensure pacing and narrative tension.

3. Dialogues & Panels: Write dialogues that are natural and engaging, and describe panels in a way that captures the essence of your scenes.

4. Character Profiles: Create detailed descriptions for each character, bringing depth and realism to your manga world.

5. Project Planning: Learn how to plan your project effectively, keeping track of deadlines and managing your time and resources efficiently.

6. Paneling with Templates: Utilize our page templates to lay out your panels, ensuring a clear visual narrative that respects the pacing and flow of your story.

🌟 Your Assignment:

• Conceptualize: Come up with an original short story idea that intrigues and engages readers.

• Scripting: Write out the scenes, dialogues, and action for each page, following the narrative structure provided.

• Character Development: Flesh out your characters with detailed descriptions that embody their roles in the story.

• Project Organization: Use the project management tools to keep your manga creation process on track and aligned with your goals.

• Paneling Design: Apply what you've learned about paneling to use the templates effectively, creating a visual layout for your story.

🚀 Ready, Set, Create!

Embark on this creative adventure with Olga Rogalski, and by the end of this course, you'll have all the tools you need to bring your manga from concept to completion. It's time to turn those ideas into a visual story that captivates readers and showcases your talent.

Let's create something unforgettable together! Enroll now and join us on this journey to become a manga master. 🌈