Animation High School Summer Bootcamp

Introduction to Animation History and Principles of Design

• Overview of animation history from early experiments to modern techniques.
• Discussion on key figures and milestones in animation history.
• Introduction to principles of design and their application in animation.
• Hands-on sketching exercises focusing on basic design principles.

Principles of Animation

• Introduction to the 12 principles of animation with examples.
• Analysis of classic animated clips to identify and understand each principle.
• Animation exercises focusing on applying the principles learned.
• Group critique and feedback on animation exercises.

Exploring Different Animation Techniques

• Overview of traditional 2D animation techniques (e.g., hand-drawn, cel animation).
• Demonstration of basic animation tools and materials.
• Hands-on practice and experimentation with different animation techniques.
• Exploration of various animation exercises to understand their differences and applications.

Character Design Basics

• Introduction to character design principles for animation.
• Demonstration of techniques for creating expressive and appealing characters.
• Hands-on character design exercises focusing on creating original characters.
• Peer review and feedback on character designs

Applying Design and Animation Principles

• Integration of design and animation principles in storytelling.
• Analysis of animated shorts that effectively utilize design and animation principles.
• Group project: Storyboard creation based on a provided prompt.
• Refinement and finalization of storyboards for individual projects.

Advanced Animation Techniques

• Exploration of advanced animation techniques.
• Demonstration of examples of innovative animation projects.
• Hands-on practice and experimentation with advanced animation techniques.
• Group discussion on challenges and creative solutions encountered during experimentation.

Sound Design and Timing

• Introduction to sound design principles and its role in animation.
• Techniques for syncing animation with sound.
• Sound design workshop: Incorporating sound effects and music into animations.
• Timing exercises: Animating to specific beats or rhythms.

Final Project Development

• Brainstorming ideas and planning for final animation projects.
• Individual work time for developing concepts and storyboards.
• Peer review and feedback on project concepts and storyboards.
• Making adjustments based on feedback and refining project concepts.

Final Project Production

• Individual work time for animating final projects under instructor guidance.
• Troubleshooting technical challenges encountered during production.
• Peer feedback on the development of final projects.
• Fine-tuning animations based on feedback received.

Final Project Presentation and Celebration

• Polishing and preparing final projects for presentation.
• Rehearsing presentations with peers.
• Showcasing final animation projects to the class.
• Providing constructive feedback on classmates’ presentations.
• Reflecting on the learning journey and celebrating accomplishments throughout the course.