Animation Summer Course
Arts University Bournemouth - Summer Courses
Key Information
Campus location
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 weeks
Pace
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Tuition fees
GBP 2,295 / per course *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Course Fee only. Course fees plus Residential Programme - £3,495 (See website for Residential Programme details)
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Introduction
About
21st July - 7th August 2020 (3 weeks)
Explore the animation process and produce your own animated short film.
Course highlights include:
- 12 Principles of Animation
- Narrative and Storyboarding
- Drawing Techniques and Development
- Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
- Cut Out Techniques
- Stop Motion Puppets
- Pixilation
- Traditional 2D Animation
- Layout and Background
- Creative Post Production Editing
- Film screening and critique
Gain an insight into the world of animation and production design by exploring hand-drawn techniques, cut out and stop-motion, as well as develop observational and design skills through exercises in sketch, cinematic storytelling, storyboarding, scriptwriting and idea pitching.
Through a series of workshops, seminars and practical sessions you will be introduced to the 12 principles of animation in theory and practice, explore the fundamentals of animation through 2D animation exercises, and learn traditional and contemporary techniques.
You will have the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment in our dedicated animation studios including professional standard armatures and light boxes. Our tutors will guide you through the application and use of post-production software to give you an understanding of editing techniques and creative post-production processes.
Course Aims
The course aims to:
- Develop your drawing, observational skills and aesthetic awareness in relation to animation design and production
- Enhance your animation skills through practical exercises, exploring contemporary techniques and traditional processes
- Provide teaching guidance and resources to enable students to devise and create their own short animated film as a team
- Develop your knowledge and understanding of professional animation practice with access to industry standard equipment
- Provide opportunities for self-evaluation and critique to enhance your confidence and reflective skills when considering yours and others work
Course Materials & Resources
All course materials are included in the course fee.
You will have the opportunity to work with industry-standard equipment in our dedicated animation studios including professional standard armatures and light boxes. Our tutors will guide you through the application and use of post-production software to give you an understanding of editing techniques and creative post-production processes.
Course Outcomes & Assessment
There will be a screening of the completed animated films with group evaluation and critique. You will receive a copy of your completed film to add to your portfolio or showreel.
All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Summer Course Certificate detailing course contents, course credits and study hours.
About
Get your accommodation, food, social activities and more for just £65 per day.
Bournemouth is a popular place for tourists and visitors, especially during the busy summer months, with many hotels charging around £100 per night for accommodation, which doesn’t include food or other expenses.
Our residential programme offers excellent value for money to make sure you have everything taken care of to support your time whilst you are here studying your summer course with us.
You can choose to book our Summer Residential Programme alongside your 3-week summer course which includes University accommodation, breakfast and lunch plus our lively social programme of activities to make the most of your time in the evenings and weekends.
Our Summer Residential programme includes:
- Single room en-suite accommodation in University Halls of Residence
- Orientation to the local area
- Breakfast and lunch on campus
- Daily private shuttle bus transfers to campus
- Programme of social activities in evenings
- Weekend day trips to places of interest
We hope we can welcome you in 2020!