Digital Artistry: Cartoon Animation Online

DIGITAL ARTISTRY: CARTOON ANIMATION ONLINE
Ages 11-18

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Design and animate your very own cartoon!

Design and animate your very own cartoon! Through live instruction, guided tutorials, and practice both in and outside the virtual classroom, students will use popular characters and styles to learn the basics of frame-by-frame animation techniques to bring their own creative visions to life! Students will look at some of the common components and improve their skills by examining elements such as character design, art styles, storyboarding, framing, and timing. There is no one definitive style of cartoon, and so too will students learn to appreciate, improve, or adjust their skills in the wonderful world of cartooning.

Hands-on for Students, Hands-off for Parents: Students will explore the artistic process with a STEAM approach and seek creative solutions alongside other students their age. Through guided projects and peer feedback, students will have the opportunity to interact with other artists and share their interests in all things anime!

Ages:  11 – 18
Dates: October 2 – November 20, 2021 (8 weeks)
Times:  Saturdays, 9:30 am – 10:30 am EST
Tuition:  $228
Location:  Zoom (Details provided in Welcome Letter)

Sample Schedule

Requirements

• Access to one of the following software: Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere is recommended, or Free software options Krita and/or ShotCut
  (Please note: Instructors will not be able to assist students with software other than those listed above.)
• Computer, tablet, or smart phone on a tripod or table with internet access and audio/video capabilities. Please check to be sure your computer or device meets these requirements before registering for this program.  
  All online programs require students to have, at minimum: high-speed internet access, a computer/tablet/smart phone with a built-in camera and microphone capable of running the video conferencing tool Zoom. For best performance, here are our recommended technical requirements:

  • Operating Systems
    macOS 10.13 or newer
    Windows 10
    Chrome OS
    Apple iOS and Android
  • Computer Speed and Processor
    Use a Mac five years old or newer, or other device three years old or newer, if possible.
    8 GB of RAM (tablets may not be fast enough to work with software)
    2 GHz processor
  • Internet Speed
    Minimum of 1.5 Mbps download and 800 Kbps upload

Registration closed.

PROGRAM FACULTY

Zachary Rhoades
Multimedia Artist
Read more about Mr. Rhoades

• Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
• The Academy will not be responsible for students unable to participate due to lack of technology and will be unable to offer any refunds in this event.
• Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds,  and more for fall or spring group classes.
• All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details including class schedule, supply list, web links, etc.
• For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.

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