After School Animation

Ages
Grades 6‑12
Date
Every Wed, Oct 24–Dec 19 (No class Nov 21) | 4–6pm
Cost
$425 members | $500 non-members
Location
Learning Center

Successful animators must always first have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts in each class by working traditionally with pencil and paper. Budding animators develop a strong foundation, continue to build their knowledge of art and animation, and hone their unique skills. Continuing students should arrive prepared to work on their own project during the class as well as learn additional animation skills throughout the course.

Other Programs

  • Classes

    CANCELED | Digital 2D Animation

    In this six-week class, take the traditional animation techniques that Walt and his team used daily with pencil and paper, and move them into the...
    Every Thu, Nov 1–Dec 13 (No class Nov 22) | 4–6pm
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    Designing Comics

    In this eight-week course, we will explore where comics come from, and what makes this form of visual storytelling unique.
    Every Sun, Jan 6–Mar 10 | 10am–12:30pm
    Exceptions: No class on Jan 20 or Feb 24.
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    Stop Motion Puppetry

    Join us for this eight-week course, during which you will build and animate your own stop-motion puppet.
    Every Sun, Jan 6–Mar 10 | 1:30–4pm
    Exceptions: No class on Jan 20 or Feb 24.
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    Designing Comics

    In this eight-week course, we will explore where comics come from, and what makes this form of visual storytelling unique.
    Every Sun, Jan 6–Mar 10 | 1:30–4pm
    Exceptions: No class on Jan 20 or Feb 24.
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    After School Animation

    During this eight-week course, each class will focus on one of these core concepts in relation to working traditionally with pencil and paper.
    Every Wed, Jan 9–Feb 27 | 4–6pm
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  • Classes

    After School Animation

    During this eight-week course, each class will focus on one of these core concepts in relation to working traditionally with pencil and paper.
    Every Wed, Mar 6–Apr 24 | 4–6pm
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  • Classes

    Drawing Cartoons

    Join us for this six-week journey into the world of cartooning, during which you will gain an understanding of how a mastery of basic shapes can bring your creations to life.
    Every Sun, Mar 17–May 5 |10am–12:30pm
    Exception: No class on Apr 21.
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    Beginning Stop Motion

    Walt’s journey into the field of animation began with the stop motion method. Before he started producing his own Laugh-O-gram shorts, he worked for...
    Every Sun, Mar 17–May 5 | 1:30–4pm
    Exception: No class on Apr 21.
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    Designing Comics

    From a young age, Walt Disney was interested in comics and sequential art. At McKinley High School, he drew comics for the school’s magazine, The...
    Every Sun, Mar 17–May 5 | 1:30–4pm
    Exception: No class on Apr 21.
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