Mentor Name:
Lien Shen
Mentor Position:
Associate Professor
Department:
Film & Media Arts
College:
Fine Arts
Email:
lienfan.shen@utah.edu
Project Description:
I am publishing an online comic series. The art style is similar with Japanese manga style. The story is about interpersonal relationships among gender non-conforming teenagers. The current publication can be accessed here: https://www.creative-comic.tw/book/102/content
Opportunity Type:
Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis or Senior Thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
Assisting background drawing and shading
Student Benefits:
This experience will allow students to learn the creative process of manga production, online publishing, and new skills in manga art
Project Duration:
5-10 hours weekly. Project duration varies. It may be about three to four months
Minimum Requirements:
Basic understanding of digital drawing. Knowledge in computer graphic software