Animation
“This is my favorite class. I wish I could be here all day!” The animation program at Mount Si has an exciting mix of 2D, 3D and motion graphics techniques to ensure that students can explore what this growing local industry has to offer. In the foundations class students will work in teams to create stop motion animation (Claymation) films. Then we will learn to use Adobe Flash to create 2D animations and Adobe After Effects to create motion graphics. We will then explore Google Sketch-up and Blender to explore the worlds of 3D animation. Syllabus
Career Pathway: 2D Animator, 3D Modeler, Stop Motion Film Maker, Motion Graphics Artist, Game Art Designer
Basic
Introduction to After Effects
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Typography
Optional Areas of Focus
Introduction to Adobe Flash
Introduction to Maya 3D
Motion Graphics Designer (After Effects)
Stop Motion Animator
Autodesk: Free Software for students.
Sculptris: Cool 3D scultping software
Career Pathway: 2D Animator, 3D Modeler, Stop Motion Film Maker, Motion Graphics Artist, Game Art Designer
Basic
Introduction to After Effects
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Typography
Optional Areas of Focus
Introduction to Adobe Flash
Introduction to Maya 3D
Motion Graphics Designer (After Effects)
Stop Motion Animator
Autodesk: Free Software for students.
Sculptris: Cool 3D scultping software
Featured Art: Hippo-Crassy and the Victimless Crime
This animated short using Blender was created by Xury Greer who often guest teacher Blender lessons in our program.