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

Creative animation

Learn how to use a variety of animation techniques including drawn, cut-outs, pixilation and 3D film-making skills. Produce a narrative through a series of different projects.

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Key course information

Dates
11/01/11 - 15/03/11

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
10 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £226
Senior fee: £152
Concession: £106

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG302

Availability
Available
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visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

Learn how to use a variety of animation techniques including drawn, cut-outs and 3D model animation and narrative film-making skills. You will produce a range of animated narrative sequences that you will edit using final cut pro.

What topics will we cover?

Session1: Group induction.Intro to camera and capturing stop frame animation on computer. Group exercises in stop frame / Pixillated movement.
Session 2-4: Using models we create a short 3D narrative animated sequence.
Session 5: Intro to Final Cut Pro . Edit visual animation in Final Cut Pro.
Session 6: Exercises in drawn animation using a range of materials for producing different effects.
Session 7- 8: Intro to cut out animation in After Effects, using transformation and puppet tool.
Session 9-10: Editing all work in Final Cut with sound. Export movies and burn dvds.

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

- An awareness of stop frame animation
- An understanding of frames, movement, character and emotion.
- An awareness of narrative film making skills
- An ability to create simple edits in Final Cut
- An awareness in preparing images in Photoshop
- An awareness of animating images in After Effects using transformations
- An understanding of the use of key frames
- An ability to export movies.

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

This is an introductory course.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

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

Class demonstrations, individual assistance and exercise.

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. Your tutor will give you feedback both individually and through group discussion.

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?

You will be able to use your movies to enhance your professional showreel or use it to progress to and gain more from higher level course in multi media, animation or the digital moving image.

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 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

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