SDMA110 - Animation

Course Description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of animation, blending traditional 2D techniques with modern 3D practices. Designed for aspiring animators at all skill levels, the class covers core principles such as squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, spacing, and character performance while incorporating hands-on experience with both hand-drawn and digital animation tools. Students will begin with foundational 2D animation exercises, exploring frame-by-frame movement, keyframing, and expressive storytelling while developing their own characters and visual ideas. As the course progresses, they will transition into 3D animation, gaining an introduction to rigging, posing, and animating characters in a digital environment. Through guided instruction, critiques, and creative projects, students will develop skills in character design, storyboarding, and animation while learning how to take an idea from concept to finished short. By the end of the course, students will have a well-rounded understanding of animation as both an artistic and technical discipline and a collection of work that demonstrates their skills in drawing, design, storytelling, and animation.

Notes: 

• Tuition includes a non-refundable $200 deposit per course.
• IMPORTANT: All students enrolled in Summer of Art must submit the following Enrollment Agreement prior to admittance into the classroom. Students will not be permitted to attend without this.
• You will need to upload a photo and insurance card in order to register for youth courses.