9465 - Pre-College Online: Animation Concentration and Foundations Course
Course Description
Animation
What makes an animation compelling? In part, it’s the beauty and wonder of witnessing drawings and inanimate objects come to life. The real hook is the story–memorable characters, a relatable situation and a message that is both personal and universal. Exercises such as the flipbook will introduce basic concepts. The principles of animation will provide guidance as you create shorts using hand-drawn and papercut approaches. You’ll also incorporate sounds to add narrative or emphasize a mood. Let your imagination amplify a message that matters to you, and make something that will resonate with your audience. Your portfolio will portray your new skills as a visual storyteller and researcher, as well as your technical abilities as an artist.
Learner Outcomes
- Identify and apply the principles of animation.
- Conduct research and make prototypes for an animation sequence.
- Use analog animation techniques in combination with digital tools to create compelling stories.
Foundations
No matter what media an artist or designer specializes in, it all starts with design and drawing. This course teaches both areas to accelerate your learning. Express your ideas through impactful visual communication. Create compelling images using the design elements and principles. Generate interest with mark-making, texture and other drawing techniques. Skills developed in this course will complement your coursework in your concentration. RISD's approach to these concepts will challenge you, regardless of your experience with design and drawing.
Learner Outcomes
- Achieve rich drawings using charcoal and other media.
- Implement design elements and principles to create effective compositions.
- Integrate drawing techniques with design principles.
Notes
By enrolling for this course you are enrolling in two separate courses, an Animation concentration course (Wednesdays) and a companion course focusing on the foundations of art and design (Mondays).
Course times listed are Eastern Time.
An application to the Pre-College Online program is required upon registration in these courses. At the point of checkout you will be directed to the application.