This is the only specialized course in Vancouver for the popular technique of stop-motion puppet animation. Students will learn the history of the medium and inside tips on how to build puppets using wire, clay, latex and other materials, and bring them to life frame-by-frame in front of the camera.

Animation is shot digitally but still maintains a classic hands-on approach. Exercises include clay morphs, facial expressions, dialogue, and much more! Taught by Ken Priebe, author of The Art of Stop-Motion Animation and The ADVANCED Art of Stop-Motion Animation.
 

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  Instructor: Ken Priebe

Ken earned a BFA from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, majoring in film & animation. He has worked as a 2D animator for several children's games and short films for Thunderbean Animation and Bigfott Studios. Ken teaches stop-motion animation at VanArts and for the Academy of Art University Cybercampus. He is also an independent filmmaker, writer, puppeteer, animation historian and author of the books The Art of Stop-Motion Animation and The ADVANCED Art of Stop-Motion Animation.

Prerequisites: none
Duration: 12 weeks (12 classes)
Schedule: Thursday evenings, 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Cost:  $595