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ONSITE: Computer Animation (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

Learn how to animate on a computer! Students will develop strong foundations in 2-D, digital animation by exploring digital software such as 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 […]

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ONSITE: Summer Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 12-14)

January 26, 2021

Create summer-themed stop motion animations! Learn about the concept of animation, the stop-frame technique and how to use 2-D and 3-D objects. We’ll create scenes and stories, then record/edit sound for your animations.

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ONLINE: Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 9-11)

January 26, 2021

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.

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Animation (Ages 9-11)

September 22, 2020

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.

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Halloween Animation (Ages 12-14)

September 22, 2020

Get excited about ghosts and goblins in this hands-on, Halloween stop motion animation workshop. We’ll make paper puppets or clay figures like bats, pumpkins, cats, and friendly ghosts. Then, we’ll make them come alive using a free stop motion application on your phone or tablet.

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Halloween Animation (Ages 9-11)

September 22, 2020

Get excited about ghosts and goblins in this hands-on, Halloween stop motion animation workshop. We’ll make paper puppets or clay figures like bats, pumpkins, cats, and friendly ghosts. Then, we’ll make them come alive using a free stop motion application on your phone or tablet.

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Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

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.

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Eco-Sewing: Reusable Food Wraps (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

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 […]

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Stop-Motion Animation (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

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.

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Animation in the Kitchen (Ages 9–11)

July 07, 2020

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.

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Animation in the Kitchen (Ages 12–14)

July 07, 2020

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.

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Claymation (Ages 7–8)

April 16, 2020

Bring your clay to life! Design a character and create an animation sequence using a stop motion application.

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Claymation (Ages 15–18) – NEW!

April 16, 2020

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.

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Old-School Animation – NEW!

April 16, 2020

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 […]

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