Hand-drawn animation workshop

About this course

The workshop explores drawn animation through practical exercises in cycles and loops, line animation, morphing, freestyle work and simple key-pose character animation. Demonstrations introduce different drawing styles and principles such as timing and movement, alongside basic capture using Dragon Frame and clip assembly in Premiere Pro. Participants develop their own short animated sequences using the processes covered. Teaching combines short lectures, demonstrations, workshops, practical exercises, individual assistance and hand-outs.

What you'll learn

• Apply a range of drawing styles and techniques to animated sequences
• Use cycles, loops, morphing and freestyle approaches in drawn animation
• Explain how animation can be captured with a DSLR camera and Dragon Frame
• Use basic Premiere Pro processes to assemble animation clips
• Produce short drawn-animation sequences

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled beginner level and is intended for learners exploring drawn animation, including those polishing existing skills or trying a new technique. Participation involves workshops, practical exercises and individual work, with optional work outside class.

• May suit learners refining drawn-animation skills as well as those approaching the technique as a new area
• Optional work outside class is encouraged but not required

Before you go

• Professional equipment and software are available for use during the course.
• A memory stick or portable hard drive may be useful. PC-formatted drives can be read but not written to on Apple Mac computers.