MON – JR 3D Artist 10+ yrs (Winter 2025)
Space Vehiclesd & Animation
In this 8-week digital art workshop, participants will dive into the world of 3D design and animation with a focus on creating space vehicles using Blender 3D. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to design, model, and animate intricate space vehicles. From understanding the fundamentals of 3D modeling to mastering animation principles, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their 3D design and animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 3D design and bring their futuristic creations to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to 3D Design and Blender 3D
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Blender 3D tools and interface
- Basics of 3D design and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Concept Development and Sketching
- Brainstorming ideas for space vehicle designs
- Techniques for creating concept sketches and blueprints
- Hands-on practice: Developing initial design concepts
Week 3: Basic 3D Modeling Techniques
- Introduction to basic 3D modeling tools and techniques
- Techniques for creating simple shapes and structures
- Hands-on practice: Modeling basic space vehicle components
Week 4: Advanced 3D Modeling Techniques
- Advanced techniques for detailed 3D modeling
- Techniques for adding complexity and detail to models
- Hands-on practice: Refining space vehicle designs
Week 5: Texturing and Materials
- Basics of texturing and material application in Blender
- Techniques for creating realistic textures and materials
- Hands-on practice: Texturing space vehicle models
Week 6: Lighting and Rendering
- Introduction to lighting techniques in 3D design
- Techniques for setting up and optimizing scene lighting
- Hands-on practice: Rendering space vehicle models
Week 7: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Basics of animation principles (e.g., keyframing, timing)
- Techniques for animating space vehicles in Blender
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple animations
Week 8: Advanced Animation and Effects
- Advanced techniques for animation and special effects
- Techniques for adding motion and dynamics to space vehicles
- Hands-on practice: Refining and enhancing animations
You will need a copy of blender and your own laptop or desktop computer for this workshop. Visit www.blender.org to see more info. This software is free and open source.
THU – JR Animator iPad 8-12 yrs (Winter 2025)
Microcosmos Animation
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the intricate and captivating world of insect animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and imaginative insect animations. From understanding insect anatomy to mastering animation principles and storytelling, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 2D animation and bring their tiny worlds to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Insect Animation and Tools
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate and Procreate Dreams tools and interface
- Basics of insect animation and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Insect Anatomy and Movements
- Overview of insect anatomy and common movements
- Techniques for accurately capturing insect structures and motions
- Hands-on practice: Sketching basic insect forms
Week 3: Character Design and Development
- Principles of character design for insects
- Techniques for creating unique and expressive insect characters
- Hands-on practice: Designing your own insect characters
Week 4: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Introduction to key animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation)
- Techniques for animating insect movements
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple insect animations
Week 5: Adding Detail and Personality
- Techniques for adding detail and personality to insect animations
- Understanding expressions and behaviors
- Hands-on practice: Enhancing insect character animations
Week 6: Backgrounds and Environments
- Creating compelling backgrounds and environments for insect worlds
- Techniques for integrating characters with their surroundings
- Hands-on practice: Designing backgrounds and environments
Week 7: Storytelling and Animation Workflow
- Basics of storytelling in animation
- Techniques for planning and organizing animation projects
- Hands-on practice: Storyboarding and planning your animation
Week 8: Refining and Polishing Animations
- Techniques for refining and polishing animations
- Understanding timing, pacing, and final touches
- Hands-on practice: Finalizing insect animations
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final animation project
You will need your own iPad with Procreate Dreams installed for this workshop. https://procreate.com/dreams
THU – JR 3D Artist iPad 10+ yrs (Winter 2025)
THE HUMAN HEAD SCLUPT
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals of 3D design with a focus on sculpting human heads using Nomad Sculpt. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and expressive 3D head sculptures. From understanding facial anatomy to detailing and texturing, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their 3D sculpting abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 3D portrait sculpting.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to 3D Sculpting and Nomad Sculpt
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Nomad Sculpt tools and interface
- Basics of 3D sculpting and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Facial Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy in 3D
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial structures
- Hands-on practice: Sculpting basic head shapes
Week 3: Sculpting the Skull
- Importance of the skull in head sculpting
- Techniques for sculpting a realistic skull structure
- Hands-on practice: Creating a detailed skull base
Week 4: Sculpting Facial Features – Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for sculpting realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding the depth and positioning of eyes
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the eye area
Week 5: Sculpting Facial Features – Nose and Mouth
- Techniques for sculpting realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding the anatomy and expression of these features
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the nose and mouth
Week 6: Sculpting Facial Features – Ears and Hair
- Techniques for sculpting realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear anatomy and hair flow
- Hands-on practice: Detailing the ears and adding hair
Week 7: Detailing and Refining the Sculpture
- Techniques for adding fine details and textures
- Understanding skin textures and surface imperfections
- Hands-on practice: Refining the overall sculpture
Week 8: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for painting and texturing the sculpture
- Understanding color application in 3D
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing the head sculpture
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final head sculpture project
You will need your own iPad with Nomad Sculpt installed for this workshop. https://nomadsculpt.com/
THU – JR Animator iPad 13-17 yrs (Winter 2025)
Microcosmos Animation
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the intricate and captivating world of insect animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and imaginative insect animations. From understanding insect anatomy to mastering animation principles and storytelling, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 2D animation and bring their tiny worlds to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Insect Animation and Tools
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate and Procreate Dreams tools and interface
- Basics of insect animation and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Insect Anatomy and Movements
- Overview of insect anatomy and common movements
- Techniques for accurately capturing insect structures and motions
- Hands-on practice: Sketching basic insect forms
Week 3: Character Design and Development
- Principles of character design for insects
- Techniques for creating unique and expressive insect characters
- Hands-on practice: Designing your own insect characters
Week 4: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Introduction to key animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation)
- Techniques for animating insect movements
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple insect animations
Week 5: Adding Detail and Personality
- Techniques for adding detail and personality to insect animations
- Understanding expressions and behaviors
- Hands-on practice: Enhancing insect character animations
Week 6: Backgrounds and Environments
- Creating compelling backgrounds and environments for insect worlds
- Techniques for integrating characters with their surroundings
- Hands-on practice: Designing backgrounds and environments
Week 7: Storytelling and Animation Workflow
- Basics of storytelling in animation
- Techniques for planning and organizing animation projects
- Hands-on practice: Storyboarding and planning your animation
Week 8: Refining and Polishing Animations
- Techniques for refining and polishing animations
- Understanding timing, pacing, and final touches
- Hands-on practice: Finalizing insect animations
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final animation project
You will need your own iPad with Procreate Dreams installed for this workshop. https://procreate.com/dreams
TUE – JR Photographer 13 – 17 yrs (WINTER 2025)
Theme of this term: Still Life Photography.
In this online photography course, participants will explore the essentials of digital photography, with a special focus on mastering the artistry of still life composition. Throughout the term, students will develop crucial skills in achieving optimal exposure, capturing the subtle details of everyday objects, and transforming simple items into compelling visual narratives through thoughtful arrangement and lighting.
Participants will learn to see beauty in ordinary objects, discovering how to create extraordinary images from the mundane. The course will cover techniques for manipulating light to enhance texture and form, understanding color harmony and contrast in object arrangement, and effectively using negative space to create impactful compositions. They’ll master the art of object placement, learning how different arrangements can convey different moods and stories. The course will also delve into specific techniques for various still life subjects, from food photography to product shots, including how to work with reflective surfaces, create dramatic shadows, and capture different textures – from the smooth gleam of glass to the rough tactility of fabric or natural materials.
This online course aims to provide participants with both technical skills and artistic vision necessary to create captivating still life images. Students will learn to work with both natural and artificial lighting, master macro photography techniques for capturing intricate details, and develop their own distinctive style in still life composition. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to transform everyday objects into sophisticated photographic art, whether for commercial purposes or artistic expression.
MON – JR Photographer 8 – 12 yrs (WINTER 2025)
Theme of this term: Still Life Photography.
In this online photography course, participants will explore the essentials of digital photography, with a special focus on mastering the artistry of still life composition. Throughout the term, students will develop crucial skills in achieving optimal exposure, capturing the subtle details of everyday objects, and transforming simple items into compelling visual narratives through thoughtful arrangement and lighting.
Participants will learn to see beauty in ordinary objects, discovering how to create extraordinary images from the mundane. The course will cover techniques for manipulating light to enhance texture and form, understanding color harmony and contrast in object arrangement, and effectively using negative space to create impactful compositions. They’ll master the art of object placement, learning how different arrangements can convey different moods and stories. The course will also delve into specific techniques for various still life subjects, from food photography to product shots, including how to work with reflective surfaces, create dramatic shadows, and capture different textures – from the smooth gleam of glass to the rough tactility of fabric or natural materials.
This online course aims to provide participants with both technical skills and artistic vision necessary to create captivating still life images. Students will learn to work with both natural and artificial lighting, master macro photography techniques for capturing intricate details, and develop their own distinctive style in still life composition. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to transform everyday objects into sophisticated photographic art, whether for commercial purposes or artistic expression.
WED – JR iPad 2D 8-12 yrs (Winter 2025)
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the world of portraiture using Procreate. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create stunning digital portraits. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering shading and textures, this workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their portrait-drawing abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a educated understanding of digital portraiture.
Week 1: Introduction to Portraiture and Procreate
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate tools and interface
- Basic principles of portrait drawing
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital portraiture
Week 2: Understanding Facial Proportions and Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial features
- Hands-on practice: Drawing basic facial structures
Week 3: Drawing Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for drawing realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding eye shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different eye types
Week 4: Drawing Noses and Mouths
- Techniques for drawing realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding nose shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different nose and mouth types
Week 5: Drawing Ears and Hair
- Techniques for drawing realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear shapes, hair texture, and flow
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different ear and hair styles
Week 6: Shading and Lighting Techniques
- Principles of shading and lighting in portraiture
- Techniques for creating depth and dimension
- Hands-on practice: Shading and lighting exercises
Week 7: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for adding color to digital portraits
- Understanding skin tones, highlights, and textures
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing portraits
Week 8: Creating Expressive Portraits
- Techniques for capturing emotions and expressions in portraits
- Understanding the importance of expression in portraiture
- Hands-on practice: Drawing expressive portraits
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final portrait project
Students will need their own iPad and a copy of the Procreate App. https://procreate.com/
WED – JR iPad 2D 13-17 yrs (Winter 2025)
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the world of portraiture using Procreate. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create stunning digital portraits. From understanding facial anatomy to mastering shading and textures, this workshop is designed to help artists of all levels enhance their portrait-drawing abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a educated understanding of digital portraiture.
Week 1: Introduction to Portraiture and Procreate
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate tools and interface
- Basic principles of portrait drawing
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital portraiture
Week 2: Understanding Facial Proportions and Anatomy
- Overview of facial proportions and anatomy
- Techniques for accurately capturing facial features
- Hands-on practice: Drawing basic facial structures
Week 3: Drawing Eyes and Eyebrows
- Techniques for drawing realistic eyes and eyebrows
- Understanding eye shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different eye types
Week 4: Drawing Noses and Mouths
- Techniques for drawing realistic noses and mouths
- Understanding nose shapes, expressions, and details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different nose and mouth types
Week 5: Drawing Ears and Hair
- Techniques for drawing realistic ears and various hairstyles
- Understanding ear shapes, hair texture, and flow
- Hands-on practice: Drawing different ear and hair styles
Week 6: Shading and Lighting Techniques
- Principles of shading and lighting in portraiture
- Techniques for creating depth and dimension
- Hands-on practice: Shading and lighting exercises
Week 7: Adding Color and Textures
- Techniques for adding color to digital portraits
- Understanding skin tones, highlights, and textures
- Hands-on practice: Coloring and texturing portraits
Week 8: Creating Expressive Portraits
- Techniques for capturing emotions and expressions in portraits
- Understanding the importance of expression in portraiture
- Hands-on practice: Drawing expressive portraits
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final portrait project
Students will need their own iPad and a copy of the Procreate App. https://procreate.com/
WED – JR Video Editor 8+ (BEGINNER) (WINTER 2025)
Theme of this term: AI Video Generator + Post Production.
In this beginner-friendly online course, participants will dive into the exciting intersection of traditional video editing and AI-powered video generation. Throughout the course, learners will discover how to leverage AI tools to generate visual concepts, storyboards, and even video sequences that can spark creative storytelling ideas. Students will explore various AI video generation platforms to create initial visual elements, understanding both the capabilities and limitations of this emerging technology in the creative process.
The course then bridges into practical video editing, teaching students how to thoughtfully combine AI-generated content with traditional footage. Through hands-on experience with DaVinci Resolve, a user-friendly yet powerful video editing software, students will master essential techniques such as color correction, transitions, and pacing. A special emphasis will be placed on understanding fundamental cinematography concepts – from intimate close-ups to sweeping wide shots – and how different camera angles can enhance storytelling impact.
Students will learn the grammar of visual storytelling, understanding how to sequence shots in ways that maintain continuity and viewer engagement. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a unique blend of traditional and AI-powered skills, enabling them to create visually stunning videos that marry the innovative potential of AI with time-tested editing principles. Students will develop their own distinctive style while understanding how to harness both cutting-edge technology and classic storytelling techniques to create compelling visual narratives.
DaVinci Resolve stands out as a professional-grade editing tool, and what’s even better – it’s free! Accessible across multiple platforms, this software becomes the perfect playground for beginners to explore the art of video editing. For more information about DaVinci Resolve, you can check out https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/.
SAT – JR Video Editor 8+ (INTERMEDIATE) (WINTER 2025)
Theme of this term: Infographics in Motion.
Our online Intermediate video editing course shifts its focus to the dynamic world of animated infographics! In today’s digital landscape, the demand for engaging, data-driven visual storytelling continues to grow, making motion infographics an invaluable skill for video editors and visual communicators.
Delve into the world of motion infographics using the industry-leading tool, DaVinci Resolve. DaVinci Resolve stands out as more than just ordinary video editing software – it’s a robust, professional-grade tool trusted by major media companies and industry experts, and it’s accessible for free on multiple platforms. Whether you’re a content creator, data visualizer, or simply eager to master the art of animated infographics, DaVinci Resolve invites you into a creative playground.
Throughout this course, immerse yourself in the Fusion workspace within DaVinci Resolve, uncovering the secrets of crafting stunning infographic animations that communicate complex ideas effectively. From dynamic chart animations to flowing data visualizations, discover how to create engaging sequences that break down information in visually appealing ways. Learn to animate statistical data, create flowing transitions between different data points, and develop a cohesive visual style that makes information both accessible and memorable.
In line with our commitment to enhancing your learning experience, this course provides access to an assortment of free data sets, icons, and design elements. No need for complex design software or illustration skills – focus solely on refining your motion infographic and data visualization abilities. Whether you’re aiming to create professional explainer videos, enhance your corporate presentations, or explore the fascinating world of data storytelling, join us on this journey of creativity and innovation.
Learn more about DaVinci Resolve at https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/.
