Animation Fundamentals 1 Group

$400.00

Prepare for your journey into animation with our highly popular 8-week course. Learn how to draw hands and figures the animation way, develop lifelike characters, grasp complete anatomy and clothing structure, and create captivating environments. Perfect for applicants seeking high grades in this competitive field

Start Date: June 3, 2024
Enroll By: May 31, 2024 (midnight)

Begin this course at anytime with the Interactive Version

Prepare for your journey into animation with our highly popular 8-week course. Learn how to draw hands and figures the animation way, develop lifelike characters, grasp complete anatomy and clothing structure, and create captivating environments. Perfect for applicants seeking high grades in this competitive field

Start Date: June 3, 2024
Enroll By: May 31, 2024 (midnight)

Begin this course at anytime with the Interactive Version

What You Will Learn

  • Focuses on observational drawing components applicable to all animation portfolios, including hand drawing and figure drawing

  • Progresses to imaginative and animation-specific assignments

  • Simplified figure studies for animation to emphasize body limits and balance for quick and effective drawings

  • Learning to develop and know your characters inside out for lifelike portrayals

  • Rotating characters for complete anatomy, understanding clothing structure, shape language, and visual geometry for consistent depictions

  • Drawing interior and exterior environments for animation portfolios, allowing you to create impactful scenes through effective camera positioning

  • Covers the first half of the Sheridan College Animation Portfolio required for acceptance

  • This course covers the first half of the Sheridan College Animation Portfolio required for acceptance:

    • Hand Drawing

    • Figure Drawing

    • Character Design

    • Background Design

    • Individuals specifically aiming to gain admission to Sheridan College's competitive animation program

    • Aspiring students seeking to achieve high passing grades in the program (e.g., 91% for domestic students and 95% for international students in 2023)

  • When you sign up for a Group Course you will participate in a course where pre-recorded video lectures and homework will be provided and assigned.

    Each week, The Animation Tutor will review and provide feedback collectively, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.

    Each student will receive a personalized group feedback video with 15-minutes of feedback each (totalling 2 hours of feedback throughout the course), along with corrected artwork files.

    Your work will be evaluated in comparison to the rest of the group. Additionally, there will be designated office hours where you can have discussions with The Animation Tutor at specific milestones throughout the course.

  • All Animation Tutor Courses Require:

    • Zoom account for the online feedback sessions (Interactive and Group Courses)

    • Access to Google Drive to submit homework and to receive feedback files (Interactive and Group Courses)

    • Reliable internet speed, ideally offering at least 30 Mbps for both downloads and upload, ensures a smooth online experience

    • Drawing materials of your choice, life drawing is always best done traditionally

    • Access to a library or bookstore

    • Ability to seek out artists that inspire you

    • Willingness to learn and grow as an artist!

  • Explore Resource Library:
    theanimationtutor.com/resources