Animation Summer Intensive Session 2 (Introductory and Advanced)

In the Animation Summer Intensive, run by the UNCSA School of Filmmaking, you will immerse yourself in a demanding and stimulating program designed to unlock your artistic abilities and provide you with the skills and tools needed to become an animator. Within our conservatory approach to learning, you will experience all the elements of animation first–hand: visual storytelling, storyboarding, cinematography, directing, animation production, editing and sound design. You will also gain hands-on knowledge of hand-drawn animation and 3D computer animation, with individual instruction from our highly-experienced professional animators and the collaborative efforts of your fellow student animators. Beyond the studio, you will dive into the history and fundamentals of animation, and attend presentations and screenings that will enhance your appreciation and awareness of the tools and techniques of animated storytelling, as well as their impact on the audience. You will participate in workshops on screenwriting, character design, and acting for animators. You will also participate in critiques throughout the two-week session and a final screening festival and reception for families and friends as a grand finale. No prior experience is required for first-time attendees, just your serious passion for developing your own animation and storytelling skills.