Intro to 2D Computer Animation, Summer Mini Course

Summer online, Instructor-Led Mini Course

Many of you have expressed an interest in various digital course topics. As a result, we are excited to announce that we are hosting an Online, LIve Instructor-Led, Summer Mini-Course Covering 2D Computer Animation!

If you have ever wondered how animated movies are made, want to try animation for fun, or have an interest in pursuing it more seriously and don’t know how to get started, this is the class for you!

COURSE DETAILS

Intro to 2D Computer Animation (Live, Online via Zoom)

This 1.5 hour introductory mini course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of digital hand-drawn animation.  In this class you will learn 5 important principles of animation:

• Timing
• Squash/Stretch
• Follow Through
• Slow In/Slow Out
• Arcs

By the end of the class students will understand key aspects for effective animation and will have animated a simple digital character.  While the project we do in class won’t be as detailed as the following jumping squirrel, students will learn the same principles & techniques used to create this animation!  The class will be fun and we hope you can join us.

Supplies:  You will need a computer with Zoom to watch the course.  In addition, we will be using animation software that will need to be downloaded from an app store to your mobile device.  The app is compatible with:  iPads, Android devices, and Chromebooks.  The app is free with ads and slightly fewer features, or you can pay the app store $5.99 for the monthly subscriptions with no ads and full features.  If desired, you may cancel the monthly subscription with the app store following the class.  We will send the app link to enrolled students for installation prior to the class start date.  If you do not have a mobile device for drawing you can watch the course via Zoom without drawing on a device.

Instructor:  Stacia Black, 3rd year 2D Animation student at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).  Silver Medal winner of the Scholastic Art Awards for her animation “Pals”.  Cleanup Animator on the student film “Missed Connection”.

General Info:

• Select a Date: Tues, Jul 11 10-11:30AM EST     OR    Tues, Jul 25 10-11:30AM EST     OR    Tues, Aug 8 10-11:30AM EST
• Online, Live Instructor-Led Via Zoom
• Grades 7-12
• Cost $35

TO ENROLL (or Questions/Comments)

Send an email to info@homehackercamp.com. Include the student name, age and which session they would like to attend.