01. Orientation - A brief look at my journey toward becoming a manga artist - About my work and tools - What to expect from this class

02. Anatomy of a Manga Page- Overview of the parts of a manga page/chapter - Explaining the layout: margins, bleed, and gutter - How greyscale pages are printed (offset) using only black ink

03. Set Up Your Manga Project File in Clip Studio Paint- Preparing a CSP file for a single page (using CSP Pro) - Setting up a CSP file for a chapter (using CSP EX)

04. Optimizing Your Workflow in CSP- How to export pages in CSP (for print, as PDF, for web) - Helpful tips and tools I use throughout the course

05. How to Scan Pencil and Ink Pages into CSP- Demonstrating how to scan traditionally created pages - How to clean and separate the lineart from the background using CSP

06. Laying It Out (1): Storyboarding & Script Basics- Explaining the close connection between scripts and storyboards - The difference between a script for yourself vs. one from a writer

07. Laying It Out (2): From Text to Visuals [Final Product 1]- Turning a written story into a script for a manga storyboard

08. Placing Words: Lettering & Bubbles [Final Product 1]- All about the different types of speech bubbles - Adding text and speech bubbles to your manga pages - Speech bubble tools in CSP

09. Composition: From Panel to Page- The importance of understanding composition for a panel, a row of panels, and a page as a whole - Tips on subtextual visual language for best page flow

10. Directing a Scene (1): Choosing Panel Sizes & Using the Frame Tool [Final Product 1]- Turning the visual script into panels on a manga page - How to use the frame tool in CSP

11. Directing a Scene (2): Problem Solving & Editing Storyboards [Final Product 1]- Using perspective and angles to enhance your story - How to solve problems for better flow and readability

12. Analysis: Script & Storyboard of Published Work- Breaking down script and storyboard examples from the artist's award-winning work to highlight do's and don'ts for best page layouts - Discussing visual storytelling techniques

13. Using References - How to study and improve sketching by using references - The benefit of eyeballing a 3D model over tracing - Improving your art skills with memorization

14. Creating a Fashion Sheet [Final Product 2]- Sketch a sheet of the characters appearing in the chapter, including their fashion and any notable details to keep in mind (wounds, accessories, etc.)

15. Expressions & Poses- Tips on drawing expressions and poses with simple lines using references and a mirror

16. Know Your Goals for Each Stage of Your Artistic Journey- How to keep growing as a self-taught artist by aligning your goals with each task in the current stage of your artistic journey

17. Improve Your Inkwork & Line Confidence- Explaining the importance of drawing from life with traditional tools - Tips for improving your linework and making it more convincing

18. Sketching (1): Characters [Final Product 1]- Sketching the characters while applying what was taught in 3 and 4

19. Sketching (2): BGs & Assets [Final Product 1]- Importing BGs, assets, and brushes, and finalizing the look - Working with 3D models in CSP

20. Preparing Pages for Lining: Frames, Auto Actions, and More [Final Product 1]- Further explaining the frame tool in Clip Studio Paint and alternative ways to create panel borders - How to use auto actions to speed up your workflow - Using the search layer tool

21. Inking Basics: Patterns, Hatching, and Techniques- Overview of pen/ink techniques

22. Lining Manga (1): Lining Characters [Final Product 1]- Applying line thickness in manga pages

23. Lining Manga (2): Contrast & Filling in Blacks [Final Product 1]- Filling black areas and pointing out the importance of the page’s overall contrast

24. Lining Manga (3): Hatching, Patterns, and Details [Final Product 1]- Showing how to hand-draw patterns and add details to enrich the panels

25. Brightness, Contrast, and Value- The importance of these elements in black-and-white and greyscale art

26. Screentoning Basics- Explaining the basics of digital screentoning - How to create gradients and use the gradient tool in CSP

27. Screentoning a Scene: Characters [Final Product 1]- Screentoning different panels to show various techniques and looks for characters

28. Screentoning a Scene: Setting & Mood [Final Product 1]- Screentoning different panels to show various techniques and looks for backgrounds and mood

29. Learning Perspective the Non-Academic Way- Explain the importance of BGs in a story (establishing shots, common settings, etc.) - Using observation skills, photos, and 3D models to learn perspective intuitively - Showing how to place items and use brushes in the 3D space - Using the perspective ruler in Clip Studio Paint - How to fill backgrounds with characters and make them stand out

30. Time-Saving with Layer Separation in BGs [Final Product 3]- How and why to divide a setting into foreground, middleground, and background - Learn to incorporate changing elements in the setting in their default state for future use - How to fill the characters in the BG and how to make them pop

31. Drawing a BG from A to Z [Final Product 3]- Layer separation and sketching - Lining, adding detail, and basic toning - Demonstrating how to line different kinds of backgrounds

32. Bringing a BG to Life [Final Product 3] - Drawing different times of day/year - Adding characters/elements to the BG

33. Final Words for Indie Web Manga Creators- Practical tips on publishing your Webmanga: where, how, and how often - How to build your audience before launch and engage with them - Sharing personal challenges and valuable lessons learned as a webmanga artist