Animated Drawing and Graphics
- Level(s) of Study: Short course
- Start Date(s): 4 November 2023
- Duration: Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm, three days
- Study Mode(s): Short course
- Campus: City Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
Make your own short films using experimental drawing techniques and discover how to produce interesting hand-drawn animations without the use of digital technology or CGI.
This course is for people who love drawing and people who don’t - you can have limited drawing skills and still achieve great results.
Animation is used in practically every field of art, graphic design and commerce; from adverts to arthouse cinema and from pop videos to gifs.
The course is ideal for illustrators, graphic designers, artists, film makers and enthusiastic amateurs looking to try something new and curious to see their work thrown into motion.
On this practical course you’ll develop your drawing techniques to produce figurative and abstract films with just the use of your smart phone and some drawing materials to produce dynamic and experimental animations.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance.
What you’ll study
During the course you will:
- look at the drawn animation techniques such as rotoscope, camera obscura and projectors
- learn about artists that use these techniques, from making Betty Boop to contemporary art
- explore mark-making whilst considering mood, materials and gestures
- record your mark-making through a rotating object built in 24 frames
- practice using a storyboard of two actions to look at pace, drama and dynamism
- experiment with layers, textures, negative space, foregrounds and backgrounds
- understand the principles of animation looking at loops, cycles and sequences
- combine your hand-drawn experiments to create dynamic moving images and short experimental animated films on your smartphone.
Student work
How you’re taught
The course will include lectures, discussions and critiques combined with practical work and homework exercises.
Further information
By the end of the course, you’ll have a good understanding of basic hand-drawn animation techniques.
You’ll have produced a series of short films that demonstrate your new skills in abstract and figurative animation to use as a showreel in your portfolio.
Campus and facilities
Our animation facilities are based in the Waverley building – a beautifully restored, listed building with real design heritage – the original home of the Nottingham School of Art. View our School of Art & Design Facilities Hub here.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
Entry requirements
Level: Beginner
Entry requirement: You should have an interest in film or animation and drawing.
You must be over the age of 18 to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £230.
Payment is due at the time of booking.