Animation Fundamentals (In-Person)
Taught by
Émilie Tremblay
Please register to take this course
September 19, 2024 – December 12, 2024
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Quickdraw Animation Society, 2011 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0K4
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 November 14th
This course is a pre-requisite for Projects in Animation and Alternative techniques in animation in the Winter! 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.
Course Highlights
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.