Analog + Digital Animation (Ages 9–11)
Explore basic animation skills, from the most rudimentary single image (a thaumatrope) to flip books and digital stop-motion animation using a free smartphone app.
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Analog + Digital Animation (Ages 9–11)
Explore basic animation skills, from the most rudimentary single image (a thaumatrope) to flip books and digital stop-motion animation using a free smartphone app.
read moreEco-Sewing: Reusable Food Wraps (Ages 12–14)
Learn to hand sew and create food wraps in order to ditch plastic wrap or aluminum foil from your daily life! You will learn how to help the environment by creating beautiful, food-safe wraps which use scrap fabric, an iron, beeswax and jojoba oil. These wraps are easy to clean, reusable, and you can easily […]
read moreStop-Motion Animation (Ages 12–14)
Jump into the world of stop-motion animation. Work with drawings, paper cut-outs and clay. Learn how to produce 2-D and 3-D animation sequences and bring inanimate subjects to life.
read moreClaymation (Ages 9–11)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop-motion application.
read moreAnimation in the Kitchen (Ages 9–11)
Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreAnimation in the Kitchen (Ages 12–14)
Design an original character using fresh produce. Bring your character to life by shooting an animation sequence with the Stop Motion Studio app using food and household objects.
read moreStop Motion Animation: Cutouts + Collage (Ages 12–14)
Bust out your scissors, magazines and cardstock to create animation films using the Stop Motion Studio app.
read moreClaymation (Ages 12–14)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.
read moreHand-Drawn Animation (Ages 9–11)
Learn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreHand-Drawn Animation (Ages 12–14)
Learn the basics of old school, hand-drawn animation. We’ll learn character design and create our own unique character who winks, waves and morphs.
read moreClaymation (Ages 7–8)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.
read moreLego Animation (Ages 11–12) – NEW!
Pull out your box of Legos, design a scene and create your own animated movie using the Stop Motion Studio application.
read moreClaymation (Ages 9–10)
Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.
read moreClaymation (Ages 15–18) – NEW!
Do you have a desire to make things move? Do you wonder what would happen if you created your own world? Engage in the magical medium of claymation, where anything is possible through the materials of clay/plasticine. Learn how to develop a story, create figures, and animate through stop-motion.
read moreOld-School Animation – NEW!
Learn character design and create your own unique character. You’ll learn the 12 principles of animation using your character. You’ll leave the course with a compilation of animation exercises that include morphs, squash and stretch examples, facial expressions animations, and a walk cycle. You’ll also gain the ability to accurately plan and complete longer animations […]
read moreStop Motion Animation – NEW!
Learn the basics of stop motion animation by exploring 2-D and 3-D stop motion techniques for collage, drawing, live action, clay and more. Make short sequences using a stop motion app on your tablet or phone. Students will look at examples, watch demonstrations, create short animations using materials around the house, view each other’s work […]
read more2-D Collage Animation (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Bust out your scissors, magazines and card stock to create animation films using the Stop Motion Studio app.
read moreStop Motion Animation B – NEW!
Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.
read moreStop Motion Animation A – NEW!
Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.
read moreStop Motion Animation (A) – NEW!
Create an animated film! Learn character design, model with clay, build sets and scenes, create a story, then put it all together. Use stop-motion software and cameras to animate your characters and bring your ideas to life.
read moreComputer Animation (Ages 9–10)
Learn how to animate on a computer! Students will develop a strong foundation in 2-D digital animation by exploring digital software (Adobe Animate CC) and by learning the 12 principles of animation. We’ll complete exercises like synching animation to sound, walk cycles and storyboarding. The goal of this course is to give students the tools […]
read moreDigital GIF Animation (Ages 11–12) – NEW!
Learn how to make animated GIFs in photoshop using a digital drawing tablet. In addition to making our own animation, we’ll go over the techniques of professional animation.
read moreBuild a Canvas + Paint a Self-Portrait (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Learn how to build a stretcher, then stretch and gesso a canvas. We will cover the process of creating a self-portrait. This process includes a fun photo shoot that involves silly costumes and accessories. Artists will leave class with a beautiful hand-stretched self portrait that was created from scratch.
read moreDigital GIF Animation (Ages 13–14) – NEW!
Learn how to make animated GIFs in photoshop using a digital drawing tablet. In addition to making our own animation, we’ll go over the techniques of professional animation.
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