Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Performing animation

An experimental course for actors and animators leading to a live performance.

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Key course information

Dates
13/12/10 - 17/12/10

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
11:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £156
Senior fee: £156
Concession: £68

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG362

Availability
Available
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drama@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2542

Course outline

What is the course about?

Create an exciting interactive animation for performance/installation work using the latest features of professional animation packages. This experimental course for actors and animators leads to a live performance. No previous experience necessary.

What topics will we cover?

Session1: view and discuss examples of work. Stop frame animation exercise using actors as animation models to explore frames and timing.
Actors and animators work together in devising narrative, characters and movements. Create rough storyboard.
Film and photograph movements of actors as animation research
Session 2: intro to preparing images in photoshop and importing into After Effects. Intro to animating transformations in After Effects.
Importing moving images into After Effects and using them as movement research for animation of cut outs.
Session 3: Using the puppet tool in After Effects to create movement within still images
Session 4: Export movies and practice scrubbing on timeline to live voice and actor interaction.
Afternoon performance incorporating actors, animated cut outs and live projection.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- An understanding of animating movement, character and emotion
- An understanding of how to prepare images for use in After effects
- An understanding of how to transform layers in After effects
- An understanding of the use of the puppet pin tool in After effects
- The ability to work with actors and direct movement suitable for animation.
- The ability to create and realise storyboards
- The ability to project work live and interactively.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is an introductory course.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Demonstrations, individual assistance and notes.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Use your animation to enhance your showreel and increase your knowledge of the use of animation in contemporary interactive performance work, VJing and realtime interaction. Please see other animation courses or digital art courses at the City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
13/12/10 to 17/12/10	Mon-Fri	11:00 - 17:00	1 weeks	£156	£156	£68	VG362	Available	» Select
13/12/10 to 16/12/10	Mon-Thu	11:00 - 17:30	1 weeks	£124	£74	£60	DM049	Available	» Select

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