Pre-College: Foundations of Animation: Worldbuilding Grades 9-12

Learn how animators bring your favorite stories to life using concept design and storyboarding. Join us as we develop early designs and set pieces through worldbuilding. This class is perfect for anyone interested in visual development and the early steps of large scale artistic projects as we learn to create the work that will serve as the foundation for fully rendered animation projects. Craft your own world, write your own lore and create visual art to guide your audience through it! The instructor will also incorporate lecture and demonstrations. Expect to have guidance from the instructor and some creative freedom. There will be some critique; expect be challenged to refine your skills and techniques.