Course Code: DS19AN01
Course Type: Online Course
Class Option: Jun 8, 2019 – Jul 27, 2019
In this course students are exposed to the production of different forms and techniques of animation. Students explore traditional and computer based skills in which images or objects are manipulated to appear as moving images. Students will learn the basic theory and mechanics principles behind animation, including drawing skills for 2D/3D animation and the fundamentals of 3D design and animation. Students will study the basic principles of character design, layout and storyboarding. This introduction course will serve as a foundation for students to create various forms of animation, such as those used in video games, interactive media, commercials, cartoons, and other types of animated films.
# Max Enrollment:
12
# Enrollment Status:
Open to Enroll
Prestigious Faculty
Dominika Juraszek
Animation, Graphic Design, Film & Media
Rhode Island School of Design
California Institute of the Arts
New York University
Dominika received her BFA from from the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and her MFA from the California Institute of the Arts. She has taught at universities such as RISD, Cal Arts, Bramson ORT College, New York University, Touro College’s Graduate Program and at institutions such as Inner City Arts, BCNY, General Assembly, among others. She has been teaching 3D modeling, animation, film production and design for over 15 years. Juraszek is the lead designer and LMS web developer at iArt Institute and has worked at Interface Arts Studios, designed Times Square Couture Fashion Week banners, and produced marketing materials for New York City’s public transportation advertisements. Her work has been exhibited in galleries including REDCAT Art Center in Los Angeles, Lincoln Center, Bayside Historical Society, ASIFA East, and A.I.R Gallery in New York City, and beyond. She is the recipient of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant and the Kosciuszko Foundation Grant.
This Program Is For Students Who
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Are interested in or considering a career in Illustration or Fine Arts.
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Want to apply or are currently attending the top design schools
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Love to draw, sketch and doodle
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Want to improve their art and design skills and expertise
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Would like to advance their knowledge and development of Drawing
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Look to develop Illustration outcomes that they can then apply to their future projects and portfolio
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Look to develop a personal expressive style in their drawing
What You Will Learn
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Develop observational skills through blind contour drawing method
Practice drawing considering line, shape, perspective and composition
Learn the difference between representational and expressionistic drawing
Begin to develop a ‘style’ of drawing that communicates what you want to say
Understand different styles and illustration techniques
Learn the value of daily sketchbook practice
Learn the process of finalizing an illustration from sketch to final design
Value & Highlights
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Taught by International Faculty from the World’s Top Design Schools
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Internationally Trained Bilingual Teaching Assistant
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Small class for personal learning
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Access to Join the WeDesign Global community
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WeDesign Certificate of Completion
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Exclusive Career Insights for Architecture
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Learn remotely anywhere in the world
Weekly Course Plan
Week 1 Draw What You See
Week 2 Composition
Week 3 Literal Illustrations vs. Conceptual Illustrations
Week 4 Expressing yourself in your drawing
Week 5 The Value of Research
Week 6 Creating a story in visuals
Week 7 Your Creative Assignment
Week 8 Final: Your work in ‘print’