Animation: five ways in five days

About this course

The course introduces the 12 essential principles of animation through lectures, tutorials and guided practical exercises. Learners experiment with pixilation, collage using cut-out and drawn elements, stop motion, flipbooks and peg bars, and 2D animation software for combining video with simple effects. Individual feedback is provided during the exercises and on completed animations, with opportunities to share work for group learning. The emphasis is on exploring techniques and producing rough work rather than polished results.

What you'll learn

• Apply fundamental principles of animation across several techniques
• Create short animations using pixilation, collage and stop motion
• Use flipbooks and peg bars for drawn animation
• Combine video and 2D animation with simple effects
• Compile a portfolio demonstrating work made during the course

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for absolute beginners and also accommodates learners with some animation experience who want to revisit fundamental skills or try different techniques. Participation involves guided practical exercises, individual feedback and sharing work with the group.

• Suitable for learners revisiting fundamental animation skills
• Work is developed experimentally, without pressure to produce polished results

Before you go

• Learners need to bring a smartphone or tablet.
• Learners may choose to source found objects for use in a later exercise.