Digital Art: Digital Animation

Learn the art of hand drawn animation including its history, industry methods and techniques, and how to use the app RoughAnimator.

Animations is one of the most unique and versatile mediums of storytelling and art. This class aims to go over the basics of it: covering its history, practicing the 12 Principles of Animation, learning how to use the app RoughAnimator, and strengthening student's drawing, animation, and storytelling skills.

WEEKLY TOPIC BREAKDOWN:

1.Introductions, how to use RoughAnimator, overview of animation history and 12 Principles

2. Using reference and acting for animation, animation at different frames per second (FPS)

3. 12 Principles: squash & stretch, anticipation, easing

4. 12 Principles: solid drawing & appeal

5. 12 Principles: timing, exaggeration, & staging

6. 12 Principles: follow through & overlap

7. 12 Principles: arc, secondary action

8. Animation with audio and lip sync

9. Smear frames

10. Rotoscoping

11. The animation pipeline

12. Demo reel

SKILLS TAUGHT IN THIS CLASS:

-Understanding the 12 principles of animation and how they are used to create realistic movement

-Learning animation's origin and history

-Improving solid drawing and animation skills

0Understanding different methods of digital animation

SUPPLY LIST:

-iPad or an equivalent tablet

-Apple Pencil or stylus pen

-Drawing app RoughAnimator or a drawing app of the student's choice

VAI has some iPads, Apple Pencils and pre-downloaded drawing software for use in class.

THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING!!!!

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, Utah

Please park on the NORTH side of the building and enter up the ramp to the front office. It is the really colorful side of the building.

INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Aria Hancock. Learn more about our instructorsat https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. Students can register online for a specific date or purchase a Flex Pass. Everyone is responsible for bringing their supplies for the class.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make-up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application on our website or call our office for assistance applying. Applications are available in Spanish and English.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class! You must call and register through the front office for this discount.

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796 or email us at [email protected]