Animation Journey – from Steamboat Willie to Modern Manga
Nikki Davis
$215 semester; $430 full course
6th-12th grade, also open to parents
Prerequisites: Previous Drawing Class or Portfolio Submission
Min Required Students: 6
Max Seats Available: 12
Class day: Tuesday
Class time: 12:30 pm – 1:55 pm
Materials:
11×14” sketch pad, Strathmore 400 Series Sketch Pad Paper Pad at Michaels $22
Graphite drawing pencil set, kneaded eraser; Consider Prismacolor Scholar Graphite Starter Set at Michaels $10.50
Micron Fine Point Art Pen, Consider Fine Line 3 Pen Set at Michaels
Rubbing sticks or Q-tips
And Either:
12 count Soft Colored Pencil Set; Consider Prismacolor 12 count at Michaels
OR
12 ultra fine Sharpies; Consider Sharpie Ultrafine set at Michaels
Join Ms. Davis to journey through the changing landscape of animation. In 1928, Walt Disney Studios produced Steamboat Willie, one of the first cartoons with fully synchronized sound. In the 95 years since, animation has become an art form excelling at personal style and appeal.
Ms. Davis will lead students through major shifts in animation design, providing instruction in major subgenres. Students will learn how to recreate these styles, opening a new world of expression. This course is both art history and technique.
Syllabus available in August, 2023
Animation Journey – from Steamboat Willie to Modern Manga is open to students in Junior High or High School classes.