Stop-Motion Set Design

Cost
$400 members | $475 non-members
Date
Every Sun, Jan 26–Mar 15 | 10am–noon
Year
2020
Location
Learning Center
Ages
Grades 3–5

Due to the closure of the museum, the classes occurring Sunday, March 8 and Sunday, March 15 are canceled and future make-up dates will be forthcoming. For more information on the closure, visit waltdisney.org/visitor-update.

Walt Disney’s journey into the field of animation began with the stop-motion method using paper cutouts. Learn techniques to create your own set for stop-motion animation in this class. You will design concept art for an environment, illustrate a blueprint, construct a prototype and final set, and make a simple stop-motion animation.

This class focusses primarily on design, drawing, and construction. All animation takes place in the final weeks of class. No prior animation experience is needed. All supplies for this class are provided by the instructor.

Scholarship Opportunities

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 “Scholarship Information”
  • Please include the student’s name and age, a parent/guardian’s name (if applicable), and the class name and dates.

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

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