Animation Fundamentals is now FULL! Please contact Theresa at education@quickdrawanimation.ca to be added to the waitlist or mailing list for future runs of this course. 

An introduction to the basics of animation! Go over the 12 principles of animation, including an overview of various 2D approaches and styles, animation movement techniques, and a history of animation all through under camera animation technique. Students will also learn the basics of using animation software, creating high quality files, and proper pre-production techniques.

This is a 12-class in-person course with no classes on March 28th. 

This course is a pre-requisite for Projects in Animation, which we plan to launch for Winter 2024! So make sure to sign up so you're prepared to continue your skills!

For further information feel free to contact education@quickdrawanimation.ca, call 403-261-5767, or visit our offices. There are payment plans available if the course's price is at all a barrier to you. 

 Learn the 12 Animation Principles originally coined by the legendary Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston! Stretch and Squash, pose-to-pose, arcs, you name it!

Try your hand at various styles of animation to find your niche, including stop-motion and hand-drawn animation.

An introduction to the basics of animation!

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MLE is a cartoonist and art teacher with an ambition for comic writing. After two years of animation at Sheridan College, they have returned to Calgary to develop their own stories and share their appreciation of the arts with their students and community. They have spent the past year being a huge asset in our instructor pool for Animation Fundamentals and Drawing for Animation.

QAS SUMMER CAMPS ARE NOW LIVE! SIGN UP QUICK AND MAKE SOME ANIMATION THIS SUMMER VACAY!

Animation Fundamentals (In-Person)

Learn the 12 Principles!

Variety of Styles!