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Intro to 2D Animation

Within this course, you can see your drawings come to life as you learn the fundamentals of classical 2D animation. The principles taught in this course are the foundation for all other mediums of animation. Exercises include the bouncing ball, overlapping action, character design & animation of jumps, walks, performance & storyboarding.  For the final assignment, students use these principles to animate their own designed character.

An excellent beginner's course!

 

Instructor Bio:

This course is taught by local animator & concept artist Stephen Pearce, who has has worked in several Vancouver studios, including AKA Cartoon, Bardel/Dreamworks, Mainframe, Digital Alchemy  & Backbone Entertainment. His credits include Mtv's Cartoon Sushi, Stickin Around, Joseph-King of Dreams, ActionMan, Bomberman & Heavy Gear. Check out the links below for slideshow samples of Stephen's work.  If you want to learn how to draw & animate like this, he can show you how! 

Traditional Portfolio

Concept Art

Display and Mural Painting

Supplies needed: Pencils (HB - 2B, and blue or red Col-Erase), ruler, eraser, sketchbook, binder for handouts & assignments, USB stick for storing files.

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Prerequisites: none
Duration: 12 weeks (12 classes)
Schedule: Saturday mornings, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Cost:  $595

Start-Finish Dates: 
May 19, 2012 - Aug 4, 2012
Start-Finish Dates: 
Sep 22, 2012 - Dec 8, 2012
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