Description
In the early days of animation, the art of static drawing transformed and sprang into motion alongside the evolution of film technologies. Whether through the pervasive magical realism popularized by Disney narratives or the transfixing flights of imagination explored by animators from around the world, the human figure has always played a key role in the shaping of the medium and represents an important skill set for practitioners. This class will guide students through two-dimensional figure drawing and character design fundamentals as they relate to animation. Through life drawing sessions, character design lectures and demonstrations, and short projects designed to develop essential skills and approaches, students will establish the necessary building blocks for a lifetime of informed practice and creative exploration.