Intro to Animation
Drawn to creativity?
Let's get started!
About the Program
Whether you're an accomplished artist or your stick-person needs work, this program is a great way to dive into the art of animation. You'll learn how to use animation software while exploring foundational principles like "Squash and Stretch", "Secondary Action", and more. You'll explore how shape language and colour theory are used to amplify character design as you develop your own character and breath life into them before your very eyes.
Monday @ 5:30 - 7:00 pm​​
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Mondays @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm​
Benefits​
Here is some of what you'll learn at Intro to Animation:​
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​Animation Software
Learn how to use the basic features and tools in a standard animation program. We use OpenToonz - an open-source program that can be easily accessed at home. -
Animation Techniques
Explore the core principles every professional animator applies to give their animations a polished look and feel. -
Character Development
Learn how to apply design principles to create your own character and bring them to life.​
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​Digital Literacy
Many of the knowledge and skills learned in OpenToonz can apply to any program like file management, hot keys, and more. -
Creative Confidence
Although there are technical skills at play, there are no wrong answers when it comes to applying them. -
Stop Motion
Apply your animation skills with all manner of media as you put tangible objects in motion.​
What People are Saying...
Here are what parents and participants have to say about their experiences.
"It's really cool! I feel like a real animator ... I'm making my own cartoon!"
Participant
"I've never been so satisfied to see a ball bounce."
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Participant
"[My kid] is so excited to head to class every week and can’t wait to learn what’s next!"
Parent
"It’s such a fun unique program for our children to experience and learn about things they will never be exposed to in the school system."
Parent