Introduction to an Animation Career
The Animation Department at Capilano University is proud to offer the 2012 Animation Fundamentals summer institute. This full-time summer program will provide you with a broad foundation of skills related to the animation industry. Animation Fundamentals was designed for individuals who are seeking a career in the animation industry and would like to further develop their artistic skills and portfolio prior to entering the full time Digital Animation or Commercial Animation programs.
This program will introduce the process for creating traditional and computer animation. Participants will have an opportunity to learn and practice animation techniques through hands-on exercises. The following topic areas will be covered:
Drawing for Animation
Gesture Drawing, Anatomy Basics, Cleanup and Inbetweening
Design
Character Design, Layout Design, Perspective Basics, Animation Posing
Animation Principles and Timing
Principles of Animation, Timing, Animating to Dialogue, Character Animation
Digital Animation
Introduction to creating computer animation using Adobe Flash software
Details for 2012 session:
Application Deadline: April 2, 2012
Session Dates: July 2 – August 24
Program Length: 8 Weeks
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