1. Orientation- Instructor introduction - Curriculum overview

2. Exploring the Characteristics of Black-and-White Illustrations- Characteristics of black-and-white illustrations - Differences between color illustrations and black-and-white illustrations - What makes black-and-white illustrations appealing

3. What You Must Know: The Fundamentals of Black-and-White Illustrations- How to use brushes for digital ink drawing - Changing ink drawing styles (distance variation/coloring methods) - Finding the ink drawing style that suits your stylization method - How to use vector layers, perspective rulers, and special rulers, and their applications

4. [Exercise] Turning Photographs into Black-and-White Illustrations- Copying photographs as black-and-white illustrations - Practicing various study methods through copying (photographs, illustrations, manga panels)

5. Ink Drawing Techniques 1: Character Hairstyles- Ink drawing techniques varying by hair shape and shadow - For men: Bangs, swept-back hair, curly hair - For women: Long hair, short hair, ponytails

6. Ink Drawing Techniques 2: Props- Ink drawing techniques that emphasize material characteristics - Metals (rings, phones, chess pieces) - Glass (cups containing liquid, glass, beads) - Wood (chairs, axes)

7. Ink Drawing Techniques 4: Clothing- Ink drawing techniques varying by reflectivity and material - Diffuse reflection: Common thin fabric, textured coat, cardigan - Specular reflection: Reflective puffer jacket, leather, shoes

8. Ink Drawing Techniques 3: Background- How to draw backgrounds that blend well with characters - Drawing a full background using three elements - Plants, clouds, buildings

9. [Basic] How to Place Ink in the Right Position 1- Types of ink drawing (shading, light and shadow, local color) - Proportions of ink varying by the “local color” of objects - Various roles and usage of ink - Characteristics of ink (sense of weight and depth) - Common mistakes: Why your ink looks disorderly

10. [Exercise] How to Place Ink in the Right Position 2: Characters- Ink drawing characters - Drawing techniques based on local color, difference in brightness, and light source

11. [Exercise] How to Place Ink in the Right Position 3: Characters and Backgrounds- Ink drawing backgrounds - How to place ink without making it look disorderly

12. Differences between Hatching and Ink Drawing and How to Combine Them- Differences between hatching and ink drawing - Hatching practice - How to combine hatching and ink drawing

13. Setting up the Composition of Character Illustrations- Screen composition using the golden ratio and the cut-to-three guide - Understanding angles and layouts - How to direct the viewer’s eye

14. How to Direct Character Illustrations- Creating various lights - Adding a story to an illustration

15. Dynamic Screen Composition 1: Angle- How to set up dynamic angles through camera movement - Effects and advantages of strong perspective - How to set up angles with a sense of depth considering an object’s characteristics

16. Dynamic Screen Composition 2: Lines- Screen composition using the elements of “lines” - Types and effects of lines: Straight, diagonal, curved - What objects and props can you replace with lines? - How to place lines

17. Dynamic Screen Composition 3: Using Backgrounds, Effects, and Wind- Applying perspective - Moving/Flying dust - Adding clouds - Setting up wind that creates movement - Creating various layouts using wind - How to draw clothing and hair blowing in the wind

18. [Exercise] Dynamic Screen Composition 4- Creating illustrations in practice by applying screen composition theory

19. Drawing an Illustration Featuring Two Characters 1- Planning the composition - Line art and tone adjustment

20. Drawing an Illustration Featuring Two Characters 2- Planning ink placement - Drawing shadows and broad areas - Shading and detailed ink drawing - Adding details and finishing up

21. Finishing up the Class- Study methods to keep improving - FAQs from students - Finishing up the class