Grades 3–5
Mon–Fri, Jun 30–Jul 11 | 9am–3pm
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
Fairies, dwarves, mermaids, and elves have a special place in the realm of fantasy. These iconic figures are not only found in ancient fables and folklore, but also in Walt Disney’s films and in Disneyland’s Fantasyland! Gather some pixie dust and soar with us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of...
Mon–Fri, Jun 30–Jul 11 | 9am–3pm
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
(no class Jul 4, half-day Jul 11)
A hero comes in many shapes and forms. Join us as we take a leap into what it means being a woman in animation. Students will study narrative structure, fairy tales, writing tropes, and identifying stereotypes in animated films. From there, this class will teach you how to design a female lead...
Grades 3–5
Mon–Fri, Jul 14–25 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Jul 25)
(half-day Jul 25)
It’s time to roll into adventure and prepare your spell slot sheets, travelers! Come join us on an incredible journey as we mix writing, visual art, and a little bit of simulation to create a captivating tale mixed with fun role-playing game elements. Explore what makes an exciting story as you dive...
Mon–Fri, Jul 14–25 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Jul 25)
(half-day Jul 25)
Throughout recorded history, artists have utilized different mediums and tools to uniquely express themselves visually. In today’s industry, digital software has become quite ubiquitous, allowing one to unleash their creativity using a variety of tools to help make anything from illustrative pieces...
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 8 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Aug 8)
(half-day Aug 8)
Whether it be a movie, a television show, or a video game, trailers help draw in viewers and give a glimpse of a new story that a studio is excited to share. This class will focus on making your own unique animated trailers using digital software, timing, and animation techniques incorporated to...
Grades 6–8
Mon–Fri, Jul 28–Aug 8 | 9am–3pm
(half-day Aug 8)
(half-day Aug 8)
“This town ain’t big enough for the both of us…” does not apply to this Class! Saddle up and reach for the sky as we honor the 70th anniversary of Disneyland park. We will go behind the scenes of how Frontierland came to be and teach how to animate aspects of the Old West using digital 2D animation...