Animation and Character Creation - Nottingham Trent University
Description
Embark on a journey into the world of animation! Starting with hand-drawn projects such as creating flipbooks and zoetropes (the fundamentals of making moving images and tricking the eye), the course quickly moves on to more complex methods of hand drawing and digital animation using industry standard software such as TV Paint and Adobe After Effects. Through practical projects, you’ll develop your skills in hand-drawn and digital software, using a range of tools and techniques to create animations and express your artistic vision. From aspiring and established artists and designers to image-makers and content creators, and from enthusiastic amateurs to creative students and educators, this course will enhance your drawing, storytelling, design and technical skills. If you’re a looking to expand your skillset and explore new creative avenues, whatever your background, you’ll be very welcome; you can have no previous knowledge and limited drawing skills and still achieve great results. During the course you will: • Dive into the essence of animation, mastering crucial elements like timing, spacing and the twelve principles of animation techniques. • Understand the basics of hand-drawn animation and tween animation. • Create mesmerising optical illusion toys and bring flip books to life with the turn of every page. • Study the movement of balloons and other objects, unravelling the motion into sequences. • Harness the power of IA image generation to creative captivating character inspiration to support your imagination and vision. • Take the fundamental principles you’ve acquired and seamlessly integrate them to create a cohesive character, exploring the intricacies of character turnarounds. • Animate to a piece of music, blending visual and audio together effectively. • Use Adobe Animate CC and Wacom Cintiq tablets. By the end of the course, you’ll have a good understanding of basic animation techniques and knowledge of Adobe software and its capabilities. You’ll have produced a series of short projects that demonstrate your new skills in animation and making animated characters that can be used for a show reel and portfolio.
What's included in the price?
During the sessions you’ll be taught the basics of each programme, with tasks and activities to complete with support from the tutor. This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you: • Notepad and pen. • Sketchbook and drawing pens / pencils. • USB stick. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.
Duration
1 week
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
- Public transport
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
