Character Animation with Dmitri Modell

Description

For kids who love to draw action- this class is for them! Kids will learn to turn a still idea into a moving picture through easy to follow steps. No experience necessary! Come learn about the fundamentals of animation and what makes your favorite animations so fantastic! Together, we will embark on a journey to discover what kinds of planning, drawing, and dedication it takes to create a moving image all on our own. We will study the basic principles of animation: Squash and Stretch, Anticipation, Staging, Timing, Slow In/Slow Out, and Arcs . By the end of this class, each student will be able to recognize each principle, and create their own simple character animation as a final project. We will study flip books, classic animated films, and video games. Traditional drawing mediums and paper will be used in class for all students. If a student wishes to bring their own digital tablet, additional digital instruction is available if time allows. INSTRUCTOR BIO: Dmitri Modell is a Virginia Commonwealth University alumni with a passion for completing commissioned works for families, individuals, and anyone who needs aid to solve their creative problems. For the past five years, Dmitri Modell has been creating animations, illustrations, and Graphic Designs for his clients using the Adobe Suite as well as ClipStudioPaint, ProCreate, InfinitePainter, and various other programs used for Digital Art. Dmitri started his artistic journey at a very young age and has continued to develop his skills in all kinds of traditional and digital art forms. Dmitri continues to find new mediums to express his energetic and expressive visuals. CLASS DATES: 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/26, 6/2. No class 5/19 due to Paint Great Falls. Make up date due to instructor illness or inclement weather is June 9th. All supplies included.