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Foundations of Animation in Stop Motion is a Tier 1 beginners course. It is designed to take an absolute beginner through the various setup ups, animation styles, and beginners level animation exercises. The course has no time limit. Upon completion the student will earn their Tier 1 Certification in the “Beginners Animation in Stop Motion” Certification.
What is offered:
- Intro to various Animation Styles & Techniques
- Animation Exercises in Clay, Paper, Pixelation, & Found Objects and more.
- Interaction with fellow students through discussion group chats.
- Access to Instructor for advice and mentoring.
- Final Project for Certification.
On-Demand Learning:
This course is 100% on-line and allows you to learn at your own pace with your own schedule. There is no time limit for taking this course and you can fit learning into your busy schedule. This means access 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Who this Course is For:
From the absolute beginner to the person who has a little knowledge and practice in animation. This course is for you! Students will be educated in the process and practices of stop motion animation using the core principles of animation. Upon completion of this course the student should be able to plan, setup, and execute a number of animation techniques and movements. The course is a great option for those students that have no knowledge or have some knowledge but are having difficulties executing a more professional look in their performance and delivery of their personal works.
What a Student can Expect:
The Foundations of Animation in Stop Motion Course is 1 of 3 in a series of beginner courses. Students who signup to this course will have access to exclusive lessons only available to students of the course as well as fellow student interaction through a private chat group setup for the course and access to instructor mentoring. Upon completion of the 3 tiered courses a student should have a well rounded knowledge of the basics and processes of making a stop motion animated film along with how to animate such films. This Course (Tier 1) focuses on the essential animation techniques.
The Lessons:
The Tier 1 Course will cover the basics of movement and animation in a series of both text lessons and instructional video lessons. Though there will be quizzes and homework the student can expect to earn their certificate through class participation, completion of assignments along with completion of their final project.
Requirements:
There are many software and device options available to students all over the world. However the most basic requirement is the ability to take images using a camera, phone, or tablet and then be able to upload the videos to a streaming service such as YouTube. There are many free software’s out there that allow you to use either a computer, tablet, or phone. The use of equipment is solely up to the student. This is to both safe on cost for the course along with allow the student to take the class anywhere in the world as long as they have internet access. The course is 100% online.
Course Features
- Lectures 64
- Quiz 1
- Duration 20 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 321
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 64 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Module 001 - WelcomeT1a Syllabus2
- Module 002 - What is Stop Motion?1
- Module 003 - Setup for Animation4
- Module 004 - Time Lapse5
- Module 005 - Pixelation5
- Module 006 - Found Object Animation10
- 6.1Found Object Animation History
- 6.2Purpose and Use of Found Object Animation
- 6.3Setting Up – Found Object Animation
- 6.4Animating 12fps/24fps – Found Object
- 6.5Overview – Toy Animation
- 6.6Setups – Toy Animation
- 6.7Modifying Toys for Animation
- 6.8Toy Animation Examples
- 6.9Multi Object Practice Example
- 6.10Found Object Assignment
- Module 007 - Cutout/Paper Animation13
- 7.1Cutout Animation – Tools/Materials
- 7.2Cutout Setups
- 7.3Animating on 1’s/2’s/3’s
- 7.4Easing in / Easing Out
- 7.5Ball Bounces
- 7.6Arch/Collision/Rests
- 7.7Cutout Animation Reference
- 7.8What is a Paper Puppet?
- 7.9Paper Puppet Animation Examples
- 7.10Paper Puppet Construction
- 7.11Paper Puppet Joints
- 7.12Paper Puppet Materials
- 7.13Cutout Animation Assignment
- Module 008 - Clay Animation11
- 8.1History – Clay Animation
- 8.2Materials – Clay Animation
- 8.3Tools – Clay Animation
- 8.4Basic Table – Clay Animation
- 8.5Experimental Clay Exercise
- 8.6Clay Animation Professional Reference
- 8.7Clay Puppets for Down Shooters
- 8.8Clay Puppet Down Shooter Animation Examples
- 8.9Clay Puppet Joints
- 8.10Materials – Down Shooter Clay Puppets
- 8.11Clay Animation Assignment
- Module 009 - Replacement Animation7
- Module 010 - Squash and Stretch3
- Module 011 - Smear Animation3
- Module 012 - Logo / Text Animation3
- Module 013 - Character Expressions5
- Module 014 - Walk Cycle 1013
- T1a - Final2