Instructor: Alec Giles

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CARTOONING AND CHARACTER DESIGN
Become a master of comedy and art, learning how to draw hilarious cartoon figures that pop with personality. You'll explore all the secrets behind facial expressions and body language to bring your funniest ideas to life on the page!
July 13-17, 2026, W*206
CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION
Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? We'll start by sketching your character by hand, then we'll use a drawing tablet and computer software to make it move on screen. Get ready to turn your wildest ideas into an animated reality!
July 6-10, 2026, W*206 and W*009
July 20-24, 2026, W*206 and W*009
CHARACTERS AND ANIMATION
Imagine a character. Is it a monster? An aardvark? Does it jump and dance? We'll start by sketching your character by hand, then we'll use a drawing tablet and computer software to make it move on screen. Get ready to turn your wildest ideas into an animated reality!
June 15-19, 2026, W*206 and W*009
July 27-31, 2026, W*206 and W*009
HAND DRAWN ANIMATION
Learn animation fundamentals. Develop and enhance your hand-drawing techniques and apply your skills to computer animation software.
March 18, 2026 to April 22, 2026, W*008
STORYBOARDING FOR ANIMATION
Learn industry-standard techniques for translating narrative, character action, and dynamic camera work into sequential panels, effectively planning every frame and timing for an animated short.
January 28, 2026 to March 4, 2026, W*008