Programs - Workshops
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WORKSHOP 1: "ANYONE CAN LEARN TO DRAW"
(12-hour evenings workshop)
Introduction to basic principles of drawing with demos, exercises including drawing the model.
Instructor: Alain Costaz
March 8 - April 12, 2021 (Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30) (Max: 12 students)
Supplies: 9x11 sketchbook, drawing pencils 2B to 8B, kneaded eraser
Tuition fee: $125
WORKSHOP 2: "TOOLS FOR BUILDING A CHARACTER IN ACTING"
(8-hour weekend workshop)
A 2-day intensive weekend workshop designed to help the student approach the building of a character by offering eight developmental tools.
Explore the inner/outer worlds, sensory exercises, the 8 energies, the 3 W’s. (Who am I, Where am I, What do I want)
Understand the character's true motivation. This workshop may be enjoyed by all students interested in acting, animation and script writing.
Instructor: Ariel O'Sullivan
March 20 and March 21, 2021 (Sat. and Sun weekend: 10:00 am-2;30 pm)
Tuition fee: $90
WORKSHOP 3: "FUN WITH ACRYLICS"
(12-hour evenings workshop)
Learn how to paint with Acrylics. Instruction includes demos and exercises. We will also use the model.
Instructor: Alain Costaz
April 12- May 17, 2021 (Monday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30) (Max: 12 students)
Supplies: Student grade acrylics in red, yellow, blue, black and white (Buzz is a good brand), Small and medium round brush, bristol board or cardboard as a painting surface to learn on.
Tuition fee: $125
WORKSHOP 4: "WORKING IN THE ANIMATION INDUSTRY"
(3-hour weekend workshop)
Explore the scope of Animation: Is it right for you? Learn what the studios expect when you apply for animation jobs.
Instructor: Dustin Carpenter
Dustin is a former VCA Animation 2017 Graduate and currently the Senior 2D Cut-Out Animator currently working at "Couleur Animation Studios" in Montreal - soon to be a Team Lead Animator on a new Disney series)
March 27: ( Saturday 10:00am -1:00 pm)
Workshop runs again:
June 5, 2021 ( Saturday 10:00 am -1:00pm)
Tuition fee: $45
