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Students will be introduced to different types of animation. Hand-drawn 2D animation in flipbooks, digital 2D animation using a tablet, and stop motion animation using anything at all. We will also cover a bit of 3D animation, although hardware requirements may restrict it to demos rather than student exercises. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, students will learn the basic principles of animation, including timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and keyframes. Throughout the class, we will also briefly cover the history of animation and talk about how it has evolved with technology.
An iPad, tablet, or Chromebook with a touch screen is recommended. A few devices will be available for use but having your own will allow you to spend more time animating rather than sharing devices with other students. You can animate with a finger, but having a stylus helps a lot. You can also use a laptop if you have a drawing tablet. We will be using RoughAnimator and StopMotionStudio, each is around $6.
Minimum Student Date: Fri 29 Dec 2023 — This course will be cancelled if the minimum number of students have not registered by Dec 29. Registration Cancellation Deadline: Fri 29 Dec 2023 — Registration cancellations must be made by Dec 29 to avoid paying tuition. Payment Due Date: Sat 30 Dec 2023 — Please plan to pay your tuition for this course on Dec 30. Registration Deadline: Thu 18 Jan 2024 — Late registrations will be accepted through Jan 18, if space is available. Tuition will be due immediately upon registration.
Image: An iPad running the RoughAnimator app (with a drawing of a cat's face) surrounded by a pen, colored pencils, paper, a pencil sharpener, and a drawing tablet. 2023. Photo by Mike Zugschwert. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Tuition: $200.00