toothycat | Victoria and Albert Museum Manga Day

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On 10 October, the V&A in conjunction with Sweatdrop, Manga Studios are running a free Manga Day. So come along to find out about their work, and bring your manga drawing for informal advice. All events are in the Hochhauser Auditorium, Sackler Centre unless stated. Places are on first come first served basis and are free.

Introduction to the History of Manga
11.00–11.30
Learn how it all began and see how styles have developed and changed.

Storytelling
12.00–13.00
Find out about how to create a story and use images effectively in this interactive session. Prepare for madness!

Careers in Comics
13.20–13.40
Ever wondered what the day-to-day life of a comic artist is like? This is your chance to grill a professional about the glamorous (or not) truth behind the industry.

A Rough Guide to...
14.00–15.00
All you need to know about the art form, crammed into an hour's session! This session looks at terms and techniques of the 'manga style' approach to comicking, taking you through the basics of making your own character by offering essential guidelines that can be built upon.

Taking it Further
15.30–16.30
This session will offer ideas and input on how to take your idea from being a personal project to
a comic you can share with others. Learn about how to print and distribute your comic and hopefully leave with a burning passion to do so!

Portfolio Feedback
Art Studio, Sackler Centre
11.30–16.30
Informal portfolio feedback on your work by members of Sweatdrop Manga Studios, plus a chance to look and buy some of their latest books and other works.

Comic Showreel
Seminar Room 1, Sackler Centre
11.30–17.00
Come and see some of the latest manga shorts.

Mass Manga!
Seminar Room 2 & Landing, Sackler Centre
11.30–16.30
Take part in the Mass Manga Drawing and make sure your manga character is part of a collective manga story.

Supported by the Wates Foundation

See the V&A Museum webpage here.