JR Animator

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

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

THU – JR Animator 8-12 yrs (FALL 2024)

Unleash Your Inner Anime Artist with Procreate Dreams!

Discover the joy of anime creation in our 16-week Procreate Dreams workshop. Learn essential skills like character design, animation, and color theory while bringing your anime visions to life. Explore the inspiring world of Studio Ghibli and learn from their skills an unique style. Whether you’re a beginner or want to enhance your skills, this course will provide a solid foundation in anime art.

Learn to:

• Design captivating characters
• Create fluid and expressive animations
• Use color to evoke emotions
• Build immersive backgrounds
• Develop engaging storylines through storyboarding

Master Procreate’s tools to bring your imagination to life. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong portfolio and a deeper appreciation for the art of anime.

Join us on this creative adventure! Limited spots available. Enroll now.

THU – JR Animator 13-17 yrs (FALL 2024)

Unleash Your Inner Anime Artist with Procreate Dreams!

Discover the joy of anime creation in our 16-week Procreate Dreams workshop. Learn essential skills like character design, animation, and color theory while bringing your anime visions to life. Explore the inspiring world of Studio Ghibli and learn from their skills an unique style. Whether you’re a beginner or want to enhance your skills, this course will provide a solid foundation in anime art.

Learn to:

• Design captivating characters
• Create fluid and expressive animations
• Use color to evoke emotions
• Build immersive backgrounds
• Develop engaging storylines through storyboarding

Master Procreate’s tools to bring your imagination to life. By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong portfolio and a deeper appreciation for the art of anime.

Join us on this creative adventure! Limited spots available. Enroll now.

THU – JR Animator 13-17 yrs (Spring 2024)

Theme of this term: Animating Objects and Effects with Procreate Dreams

Unlock Creativity: Animate with Procreate! Are you ready to breathe life into your shapes and doodles? , “Animating Objects and Effects with Procreate,” designed specifically for experiments . In this dynamic course, you’ll master the art of animation using Procreate, directly from your iPad. Here’s what awaits you:

1. Introduction to Procreate Animation Tools: Get acquainted with Procreate’s animation features. • Understand layers, frames, and the timeline.
2. Basic Object Animation: Create simple yet impactful animations: think spirals, mandalas, or morphing bubbles. • Explore timing and easing techniques for movement.
3. Animating Effects Add dynamic effects to your visuals: raindrops, sparks, or magical glows. • Master opacity, blending modes, and layer effects.
4. Creating Particle Systems: Design captivating particle animations (think fire, smoke, or snow). • Utilize Procreate brushes to enhance particle effects.
5. Animating Transformations: Morph shapes seamlessly: turn circles into squares or hearts. • Dive into keyframes and interpolation for smooth transitions.
6. Advanced Techniques Simulate physics in your animations: pendulum swings, water ripples, and wind effects. Explore masking and blur for added depth.
7. Project Work: Choose a specific object or effect to animate. Apply all your newfound skills to create a polished animation. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation in object animation and effects using Procreate, empowering you to infuse your films with captivating visuals.

Let your artistic journey take flight!

THU – JR Animator 8 – 12 yrs (Spring 2024)

Theme of this term: Animating Objects and Effects with Procreate Dreams

Unlock Creativity: Animate with Procreate! Are you ready to breathe life into your shapes and doodles? , “Animating Objects and Effects with Procreate,” designed specifically for experiments . In this dynamic course, you’ll master the art of animation using Procreate, directly from your iPad. Here’s what awaits you:

1. Introduction to Procreate Animation Tools: Get acquainted with Procreate’s animation features. • Understand layers, frames, and the timeline.
2. Basic Object Animation: Create simple yet impactful animations: think spirals, mandalas, or morphing bubbles. • Explore timing and easing techniques for movement.
3. Animating Effects Add dynamic effects to your visuals: raindrops, sparks, or magical glows. • Master opacity, blending modes, and layer effects.
4. Creating Particle Systems: Design captivating particle animations (think fire, smoke, or snow). • Utilize Procreate brushes to enhance particle effects.
5. Animating Transformations: Morph shapes seamlessly: turn circles into squares or hearts. • Dive into keyframes and interpolation for smooth transitions.
6. Advanced Techniques Simulate physics in your animations: pendulum swings, water ripples, and wind effects. Explore masking and blur for added depth.
7. Project Work: Choose a specific object or effect to animate. Apply all your newfound skills to create a polished animation. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have a solid foundation in object animation and effects using Procreate, empowering you to infuse your films with captivating visuals.

Let your artistic journey take flight!