Several times a year we offer Saturday workshops, in which students attend four consecutive Saturday classes.
WHEN: All Saturday workshops are either morning (9am to 12 noon) or afternoon (1pm to 4pm). See our schedule in the right-hand column for exact dates.
PRICE: The fee for each series (all four Saturdays) is $189.00 (plus $10 online processing fee).
Includes all supplies and equipment usage. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. DVDs are available for an additional $10.
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Basic Students
Here’s what first time students can expect…
Day 1…. TRADITIONAL ANIMATION:
- Basic animation principles: zoetropes, morphing, and character design. Basic animation principles: zoetropes, morphing, and character design.
Day 2…. CLAY ANIMATION:
- How to move and morph clay under the camera for expressive animation.
Day 3…. CUT-OUT ANIMATION:
- How to design, time, and shoot cut-out animation.
Day 4…. TRADITIONAL ANIMATION II:
- New challenges in animation techniques: in-betweening and using motion maps.
Intermediate Students
Returning students will learn more advanced animation techniques like run cycles, storyboarding, anticipation, squash and stretch, and more.
Studio Students
Make your own color cartoons! Use computers to scan and color your artwork. Add lip sync and sound effects with in editing. Move towards more polished cartoons!
What about Safety?
All instructors are vaccinated against Covid-19, and we encourage students to be vaccinated if possible.