Do you like drawing, cartoons, or making your own characters? In this class, you’ll learn how to make your drawings move! You’ll discover how animation works by creating your own project, learn cool animation tricks like how to make characters bounce, stretch, and move smoothly. You don’t need any animation experience—just your imagination! At the end of the class, you’ll get to share your animation with the group and see everyone’s creations come to life.
Discovering how drawings move
· What is animation?
· Basic animation concepts
· Create a flipbook
Storytelling and storyboards
· Storytelling basics
· Develop characters and actions
· Create a storyboard
· Introduction to digital animation
Digital animation and sharing
· Create a short 2D animation
· Animation showcase
Great for kids who enjoy drawing, cartoons, storytelling, and creative technology.
*Tablets will be provided to students.
With over 25 years of experience as a technology professional, Sarah Caplener brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative passion to the classroom. Sarah is a lifelong artist and maker and loves turning ideas into hands-on projects and helping kids discover the joy of creating.
North Central Michigan College • 1515 Howard Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
