Stop Motion Animation – New!

Learn the basics of animation and video through the flexible medium of stop motion animation! This class will start with understanding the basic techniques of stop motion by taking pictures of an object being manipulated in time and then sequencing the pictures. Once you understand the basic principles (easy!), you will go on to create your own short animations. These can either be 2D (e.g., paper cut-outs) or 3D (e.g., puppets, claymation). Using storyboards to create a map of your animation, we will embark upon an exciting and interactive journey to make imagined reality come to life through animation. This is an eight-week course, with a good amount of time focused on learning basic tools in photography, lighting, sculpture/collage, and basic digital video editing. The class will culminate in each student's production of a short animated film.

Special Notes

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  Accessibility notes: Many artmaking processes require the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, fine motor skills/finger dexterity, repetitive motions, vision, and some amount of physical strength. VisArts values making classes accessible to everyone, and is always happy to work with students to make accommodations when possible. Please reach out to [email protected] with specific questions related to accessibility or accommodations.
  
  Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  
  
  
  On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
  
  

About the Instructor

Caleb Flood

Caleb R Flood is an artist and musician based in Richmond, VA. His work navigates the remediation of identity and embodiment through sound, sculpture, painting, and performance. Caleb holds a BFA in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an MFA in Creative Technologies from Virginia Tech. Since 2005, Caleb has regularly performed live music and recorded albums with a smattering of musicians along the east coast, and has maintained a steady output of material as a solo artist. They currently teach in the Art Foundations program at VCU.

Website: calebflood.net

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