Introduction to Animation: Fundamentals of animation theory and techniques, including principles of motion, timing, and staging.
Life Drawing: Developing foundational drawing skills through the study of anatomy, gesture, and figure drawing.
Storyboarding: Techniques for visual storytelling through sequential art, including storyboarding for animation projects.
Character Design: Principles of character design, including anatomy, proportion, and expression.
Digital Animation Software: Training in industry-standard animation software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Animate, or Toon Boom Harmony.
3D Modeling and Texturing: Introduction to 3D modeling techniques, including modeling, texturing, and shading for characters and environments.
Rigging and Animation: Rigging principles and techniques for character setup, followed by animation exercises focusing on character performance and movement.
Visual Effects: Introduction to visual effects techniques such as particle systems, dynamics, and compositing.
Short Film Production: Collaborative projects to produce short animated films, including pre-production, production