Covers all the skills needed to be a competent layout artist. This course is also necessary for anyone wishing to become an animator or storyboard artist. Exploring a range of background painting styles for various types of animated productions. Class meets twice weekly. The goal is to create a finished portfolio reel piece.
Class meets twice weekly.
An introduction to cartoon character and design, stressing a solid dimensional approach. Dynamic posing and facial expressions that enable a character to communicate with the viewer. Putting characters in story situations. Drawing cartoon animals and caricature. The elements of storytelling, including plot, character and structure.