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Virtual Summer Class | From Head to Toe: Character Design

Cost
$700 members | $800 non-members
Date
Mon–Fri | Jul 19–30 | 9am–3pm PT
Year
2021
Location
Zoom Webinar
Ages
Grades 3–5

From body shape to color scheme and clothing, every piece of a character gives the viewer insight about who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as we learn what it takes to design memorable and original characters, diving further into shape language, silhouette, and costume design. After experimenting with illustrations and the development process, students will transform their sketches into a final design of their characters.

Summer Class Equipment Requirements

From Head to Toe: Character Design will be using traditional art materials for exercises and final projects. 

Students enrolled in this course will be asked to obtain the following materials before class begins: 

  1. Camera/document camera (in addition to the camera they use for Zoom)

Each student will need this in order to present their work in class for review. If you do not have access to one of these devices, contact us so we may assist you.

Scholarship Information

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to take classes at The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are pleased to offer scholarships to qualifying families and students of all ages. How to apply:

  • Send an email to studio@wdfmuseum.org with the subject line “Summer Scholarship Information 2021”
  • Include the student’s name and age, a parent/guardian’s name (if applicable), and the class name and dates
  • All Summer Class scholarship applications are due no later than April 9, 2021

If you have any additional questions about scholarships, please email the Studio Team at studio@wdfmuseum.org.

On-Sale Information

Tickets for From Head to Toe: Character Design are available as follows:

  • Walt’s Circle Donors: Purchase tickets beginning Monday, February 22 at noon by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org
  • Supporter and Friend-level members: Purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, February 23 at noon by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org
  • All member levels: Purchase tickets online beginning Wednesday, February 24 at noon
  • Public (non-members): Remaining tickets available online beginning Thursday, February 25 at noon

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