Animation & Filmmaking Courses in London & Online
Films and animations are exciting to watch but even more exciting to make! Join our vibrant film making community and learn from practising professionals the current techniques and processes in creating engaging films and animations.
Our extensive selection of practical courses offer you the opportunity to explore different approaches, forms and genres using a range of equipment and software at a time to suit you.
Learning in our fully equipped studios or from the comfort of your home, we cater for all levels and help you to progress into the film maker you aspire to be.
We’re very proud of our student’s successes in gaining awards, commissions and being selected for prestigious festivals. We look forward to celebrating your films.
For more information please contact Visual Arts: VisualArts@citylit.ac.uk
- Develop your filmmakingCourse start date: Mon 23 May 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLooking for an opportunity to build on your previous film making and editing experiences? Want to develop your leaning further, make more experiences or simply have some further guidance? Then this class is for you.Full fee £419.00 Senior fee £335.00 Concession £256.00 - A short introduction to model animationCourse start date: Tue 31 May 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsTraditional model animation is more popular than ever. On this short practical course you will learn how to create and animate engaging and effective puppets and create an exciting short animated sequence for your showreel.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £109.00 - Video editing personal project: improve your filmCourse start date: Wed 1 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczAlready experienced in editing but want to up your game? You might have got to grips with some of the industry's top software - but tools are only half the story. This practical workshop focuses on the importance of structure and content creation, as well as commonly encountered problems in the editing process, and how to analyse your own and other's work to transform your footage.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £152.00 - 3D animation with Blender for beginnersCourse start date: Mon 6 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Benjamin AustinIn this beginners online course we will dive into creating 3D computer graphics using the entirely free, extremely powerful 3D animation software ‘Blender’. You’ll learn how create 3D models, add textures, lights, simple animation and export still images and videos.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £151.00 Concession £115.00 - Essential masking tips for better contentCourse start date: Mon 6 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczMasking is a essential skill for all editors. But masking isn’t just about hiding an unwanted object in the image. More often, it is used to creatively draw the viewer’s attention to a particular area. An invaluable skill for any film maker.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £79.00 Concession £48.00 - A short introduction to stop motion animation
Course start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsLearn how to do traditional model armature puppet animation and plasticine animation. On this practical course you will learn the principles of animation and apply them to the puppet sequences produced during the sessions. You will be introduced to some examples of professional puppets used on broadcast TV and, using professional equipment you will learn how to use timing and performance to create dynamic animations.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00 - Documentary filmmaking: everything you need to know about B-rollCourse start date: Sat 11 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczIt’s B roll, the footage you cut away to from your interviews, that adds dimension to your story. Find out more about how to find, shoot and use good B-roll, including sound.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £103.00 - Final Cut Pro X and digital editingCourse start date: Mon 20 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczAlready have some editing experience but want to up your game? Take things to a more professional standard by mastering some of the more advanced features of the industry software Final Cut Pro X. Get to grips with screen-direction, advanced trimming techniques, effects, and basic colour correction, as well as working on your narrative skills, to create impressive portfolio pieces.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £152.00 - Motion graphics with Adobe After EffectsCourse start date: Thu 23 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: John InchAre you a designer or film maker that would like to develop skills in motion design? On this fast paced course online course you will learn to use Adobe After Effects to create engaging animated graphics and titles.
Enhance and transform your video projects and develop key skills for professional or personal work.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £175.00 Concession £134.00 - Animation with Adobe Animate CC: stage 2Course start date: Thu 23 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Benjamin AustinRevise and develop your processes, techniques and skills in After Effects to produce more professional animation projects. Learn to manage your workflow professionally and create engaging characters and objects moving and interacting in 2D and 3D environments.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £121.00 - Create a short film in a dayCourse start date: Sat 25 Jun 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineLearn how to shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun, informative and fast paced introduction to film making.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £79.00 - A short introduction to free editing softwareCourse start date: Sat 2 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczYou don’t have to spend money to get editing. This is a short introduction to video editing using DaVinci Resolve, a free but highly professional editing package comparable to Final Cut X, Avid and Premiere Pro.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £60.00 - Experimental filmmakingCourse start date: Sun 3 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn about the differences between experimental film and conventional narrative. Begin to create digital films that challenge rather than cater to conventional expectations. Explore how to create original material in both form and content.Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £176.00 - Documentary filmmaking: interview tips every filmmaker should knowCourse start date: Thu 7 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczGood interviews provide the foundation to most successful documentaries. This class offers essential tips on how to approach your subject, how to shoot great interviews and secret tips to improve your chance of better coverage.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £103.00 - A short introduction to drawn animationCourse start date: Sat 9 Jul 2022
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Stephanie GriffithsDue to its versatility, Drawn animation is one of the most exciting animated forms favoured by artists and animators alike. Whether your interest is in traditional or experimental animation, whether you’re confident with drawing or not, you will enjoy developing your skills on this practical user friendly course.Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £91.00
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