Animation Workshop

For 9 to 15 year olds - 23rd August 2010 (School Summer Holidays)

This is a one day workshop for budding animators out there. The day will focus on making a short animated film. Experieced animator Simon Long will teach the class and it will cover:

  • An overview of Cell Drawn, CGI, and Stop-Motion animation.
  • Idea conception, Characters creation and writing a script.
  • Setting the Visual Style and Tone/Pace.
  • The use of voices, music and different backgrounds.
  • Working in groups to make the film - in a choice of formats.
  • Editing the material in to a tight finished version.

The films will be presented on a DVD to all students following the day. All students will also be awarded a certificate for completing the workshop.

Cost is now £39 per student. (concessionary rate £30). Click here for a booking form (word doc)

The day will run from 10.00am until 5.00pm, and packed lunch is required. The class size is limited to 24. Click these links to watch Strongman, and The Blobs, our first two animated films, and our latest productions...Road Rage, The Mango, Snake Squash and Life of Flowers.