UC STOP MOTION ANIMATION: SECRET ANIMAL WORLD

Unleash your creativity in this fun-filled stop-motion animation class designed for young artists! 

Working as a team, students will learn how to combine 2d moving puppets with large background scenery drawings to create moving pictures. During this week, we will be creating a visual representation of Camille Saint-Saëns’s masterpiece: “Carnival of the Animals”. By the end of the camp, these kids will have a complete animated short film they created from start to finish!

For the first two days of camp, students will be working as a team to draw and assemble all the character puppets and background scenery. For the second two days, we’ll be creating the animation by moving our puppets across the scenery, photographing each step, and linking all images together. The last day of class will be a chance to watch our masterpiece, and experiment with other animation tools for fun. 

You can check out this youtube video to see an example of last summer’s stop motion animation camp project: https://youtu.be/zjjZSH3w9Nc?si=Lhqr29x85SAkhnoC . *Make sure to turn your YouTube settings up to highest quality so you can see the video clearly!*

LOCATION:
Highland Community Center 5378 W 10400 N Street, Highland, UT 84003

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INSTRUCTOR:
This class is taught by Addie. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

ATTIRE/SUPPLIES:

We will provide the supplies used during the camp. Please send your child with a water bottle and snack each day. We also recommend your child wear clothing that can handle the art-making process (messy activities).

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP:

You will need to sign your child in and out with the instructor.

Drop-Off STARTS at 8:45 am. Pick-Up ENDS at 12:15 pm. Please be prompt collecting your child.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of the first 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 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:

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