SUN – JR Filmmaker 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2020)
In this term students will learn the fundamental aspects of filmmaking, including script writing, basic camera angles and acting. We will also dive into GENRE studies. Student will work in a group setting and focus on one particular genre for their final script. For the first time ever in JR Art Lab film education history, our filmmakers will make their live action movies around an object – a toy. It can be a doll, a stuffed animal, an action figure or even a board game. Think about movies like Annabelle (but less scary), Jumanji (with less fantasy)…
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Last but not least, students will learn how to work in a film crew.
All final productions will be uploaded to the student’s YouTube Channel as well as JR Art Lab YouTube channel.
THU – JR Filmmaker 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2020)
In this term students will learn the fundamental aspects of filmmaking, including script writing, basic camera angles and acting. We will also dive into GENRE studies. Student will work in a group setting and focus on one particular genre for their final script. For the first time ever in JR Art Lab film education history, our filmmakers will make their live action movies around an object – a toy. It can be a doll, a stuffed animal, an action figure or even a board game. Think about movies like Annabelle (but less scary), Jumanji (with less fantasy)…
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Last but not least, students will learn how to work in a film crew.
All final productions will be uploaded to the student’s YouTube Channel as well as JR Art Lab YouTube channel.
WED – JR Filmmaker 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2020)
In this term students will learn the fundamental aspects of filmmaking, including script writing, basic camera angles and acting. We will also dive into GENRE studies. Student will work in a group setting and focus on one particular genre for their final script. For the first time ever in JR Art Lab film education history, our filmmakers will make their live action movies around an object – a toy. It can be a doll, a stuffed animal, an action figure or even a board game. Think about movies like Annabelle (but less scary), Jumanji (with less fantasy)…
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Last but not least, students will learn how to work in a film crew.
All final productions will be uploaded to the student’s YouTube Channel as well as JR Art Lab YouTube channel.
TUE – JR Filmmaker 8 – 12 yrs (Fall 2020)
In this term students will learn the fundamental aspects of filmmaking, including script writing, basic camera angles and acting. We will also dive into GENRE studies. Student will work in a group setting and focus on one particular genre for their final script. For the first time ever in JR Art Lab film education history, our filmmakers will make their live action movies around an object – a toy. It can be a doll, a stuffed animal, an action figure or even a board game. Think about movies like Annabelle (but less scary), Jumanji (with less fantasy)…
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Last but not least, students will learn how to work in a film crew.
All final productions will be uploaded to the student’s YouTube Channel as well as JR Art Lab YouTube channel.
MON – JR Filmmaker 13 – 17 yrs (Fall 2020)
In this term students will learn the fundamental aspects of filmmaking, including script writing, basic camera angles and acting. We will also dive into GENRE studies. Student will work in a group setting and focus on one particular genre for their final script. For the first time ever in JR Art Lab film education history, our filmmakers will make their live action movies around an object – a toy. It can be a doll, a stuffed animal, an action figure or even a board game. Think about movies like Annabelle (but less scary), Jumanji (with less fantasy)…
Students will get plenty of hands-on experience and practical film knowledge, through working both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. Last but not least, students will learn how to work in a film crew.
All final productions will be uploaded to the student’s YouTube Channel as well as JR Art Lab YouTube channel.
LIVE Online Workshop ~ Polar Majesty (June 15-19)
Want to acquire some skill that will help you weather the storm? Ever dreamt of a life that isn’t affected by COVID-19 Pandemic? This is the digital skill you need to get you through more unforeseeable events in the future – Polar Majesty.
In this digital painting workshop we will paint a scene from a polar landscape. Focusing on looking at how we render forms with digital media we will study a variety of icebergs and polar formations. After understanding the values and colors we will begin our sketch before moving onto the digital painting with color. Students will learn all about brushes and blending inside Affinity Designer.
This week we will create with Affinity Photo https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/ to learn this software and how to use it to create beautiful artworks. The software is currently available as a trial for 3 months so lets get in on that deal. If you like it you can buy it later.. (not sponsor message)..
Students May also wish to have their artwork printed on a canvas. Price does not include printing. If you would like to have your artwork printed on a canvas the prices are as follows:
- 16″x 20″ $35.00 (+tax)
- 12″ x 18″ $37.00 (+tax)
- 12″ x 12″ $28.00 (+tax)
- Other sizes available upon request.
LIVE Online Workshop ~ Type Design (June 15-19)
Want to acquire some skill that will help you weather the storm? Ever dreamt of a life that isn’t affected by COVID-19 Pandemic? This is the digital skill you need to get you through more unforeseeable events in the future – Type Design. Type design is the art and process of designing typefaces. It is often used synonymously with the term “font design”. In this workshop, we will learn some basic type design techniques. Students are expected to create a series of unique type designs using various graphic styles, including Dripping Text, Paper Cutout Text, Sliced Text and more.
We will use a Free and Open Source Image Editor – GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). It is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. Check out https://www.gimp.org/ to learn more about the software.
LIVE Online Workshop ~ Poster Design (June 8-12)
Want to acquire some skill that will help you weather the storm? Ever dreamt of a life that isn’t affected by COVID-19 Pandemic? This is the digital skill you need to get you through more unforeseeable events in the future – Poster Design. In this workshop, we will learn some basic poster design techniques. Students are expected to create a series of unique poster designs using various graphic styles, including Movie Poster, Food Poster and Sport Poster.
We will use a Free and Open Source Image Editor – GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). It is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. Check out https://www.gimp.org/ to learn more about the software.
LIVE Online Workshop ~ Shoot For the Moon Detailed Digital Painting (June 8 – 12)
This week we will paint the Lunar Landscape. Using digital reference photos students will learn how to paint digital details. During this workshop we will really dive down into the importance of Values & Texture in creating realism. By removing color from our thoughts we we will focus on getting correct lights and detail in the correct areas that convey realism in our work. What are Halftones or Midtones? Is there detail in the shadow or the light?. All this will will be answered and discussed.
This week we will create with Affinity Photo https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/ to learn this software and how to use it to create beautiful artworks. The software is currently available as a trial for 3 months so lets get in on that deal. If you like it you can buy it later.. (not sponsor message)..
Students May also wish to have their artwork printed on a canvas. Price does not include printing. If you would like to have your artwork printed on a canvas the prices are as follows:
- 16″x 20″ $35.00 (+tax)
- 12″ x 18″ $37.00 (+tax)
- 12″ x 12″ $28.00 (+tax)
- Other sizes available upon request.
Week 5 ~ Weather Repack ( July 27-31 ) ( 8-12 yrs )
In this course we will learn some basic visual effects in DaVinci Resolve 16. Visual Effects (abbreviated VFX) is the process by which digital imagery is created to manipulate or enhance real world footage that has been filmed with a video camera. We will create a series of weather effects including Fog, Lightning, Rain, Storm and Rainbow effects. Toronto weather is pretty unpredictable and it can change drastically in no time. Join us and learn to carry your own weather!
In this workshop, we will use the Hollywood-grade video editor – DaVinci Resolve 16. It’s also free to download and cross-platform. Students who enroll in this LIVE online workshop will be working on the Fusion feature to create their own visual effects. Check out https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/ to learn more about the software.
We will be using free stock images and video footage, so don’t worry if you don’t have a camera or video recording device.
This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the valuable skills of planning and execution of the digital creatives giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled artist in today’s world.