Course Description
Participants develop technical skills in character design, expressive figure drawing, inking, dynamic posing, and narrative storytelling—while building a personal portfolio of works. The course emphasizes hands-on studio sessions, combining traditional and digital techniques to refine individual creative voices.
Suitable for beginners with basic drawing interest through to advanced artists seeking specialization in illustration streams, this course aligns directly with drawing and illustration electives (units listed separately). By the end, you’ll create resolved anime/manga-inspired artworks, ready for professional presentation or further qualification pathways. No prior anime experience required—just enthusiasm for this vibrant, globally influential art form!
Units of Competency
Build a strong portfolio in anime and manga illustration! This course covers skills directly relevant to the Units of Competency listed below. Your completed artworks can be submitted as evidence for credit when pursuing nationally recognised AQF qualifications at Sydney Art School (subject to assessment).
| Code | Unit Name | Comment | Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units (all students) | |||
| CUAACD531 | Refine drawing and other visual representation tools | Core | |
| CUAPPR511 | Realise a body of creative work | Core | |
| CUAPPR513 | Present a body of own creative work | Core | |
| Stream Electives | |||
| CUADRA501 | Refine drawing techniques | Required Unit for Drawing Specialisation | Drawing |
| CUADRA502 | Investigate drawing materials and processes | Required Unit for Drawing Specialisation | Drawing |
| CUADIG518 | Refine digital art techniques | Required Unit for Digital Art Specialisation | Digital Art |
| CUADIG519 | Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | Required Unit for Digital Art Specialisation | Digital Art |
| CUAILL401 | Develop and refine illustrative work | Illustration | |
| CUAILL511 | Develop professional illustrations | Illustration | |
| CUAILL512 | Refine illustration techniques | Illustration | |
| CUAACD533 | Select and refine a specialised drawing technique | Drawing | |
| CUAACD534 | Research and apply light and colour | General Elective | |
| CUAACD535 | Work with the human form in creative practice | General Elective | |
| CUARES503 | Analyse cultural history and theory | General Elective B | |
Full details at training.gov.au/Training/Details/CUA51120