Animation

This class is an introduction to 2D animation. Students learn how to transform static drawings into fluid moving animation. Starting with traditional hand-drawn techniques on paper, we translate those techniques using digital drawing and editing tools including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects. Through short 2D animation exercises, the class … Read more

This seven-week technical and creative intensive explores the possibilities of sound, as a key component of visual time-based media and as an art in its own right. Students learn best practices of sound production, exploring field, vocal, and foley recording, while building technical skills in audio capture. Using a range … Read more

In this seven-week intensive class, students receive an introductory overview of how to create their own 2D digital artwork. As they gain proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, students learn approaches to compositional techniques that create intrigue and depth in their final artworks. Starting from a blank canvas, students are … Read more

This class is an introduction to hybrid animation processes, with a focus on creative and experimental approaches to combining traditional, experimental, and digital animation techniques. Students are encouraged to explore new workflows in order to develop their own unique style and artistic voice. This intensive studio explores composing moving images … Read more