Animation Academy 101 | Intro to Procreate Dreams
Made for beginners, this three day camp covers the basics of Procreate Dreams and how to create your first digital animation(s). No drawing skills needed.
Chris Colin, BA., CBEST, TOEFL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(240)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will complete three basic animations, one per class meeting. These animations can be completed during class and refined after class, too.Assessment
Students can share during class their animations they are working on for feedback and guidance. Additionally, they can also post to the classroom tab their work after class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Are you interested in making your own cartoons but you're unsure where or how to begin? This class is an introduction to digital animation for first time learners, taught in a slow yet measured pace. Learn the foundations that will help you in using Procreate Dreams. 📱Procreate Dreams is a new and revolutionary app that allows artists of all skills levels to tell their own stories. It can be found exclusively on the Apple App Store for a one-time fee of 19.99 (USD), and it is necessary to use in this course. 🎨 Together we will create three animations building on the different tools and software found in Procreate Dreams. This animation will be easy to draw, made with simple shapes and beginner friendly. At the end of this camp, students will have made a simple animation while learning the user interface of Procreate Dreams, learned about the 12 principles of animation, and gone over other tips and tricks.
Learning Goals
Students will gain an understanding of how to use Procreate Dreams at the beginner level, learning the user interface, commands and gestures, and how to animate using the flip book. By extension, students will learn about the 12 principles of animation.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Meet the Ball ⚽️🏀⚾️
✓ Learn the interface and button layout of Procreate Dreams.
✓ Learn how to animate a circle rotating in place.
✓ Create your first animation using the flipbook method of animation. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
There Goes the Ball 🪄💨✨
✓ Cover the 12 principles of animation and how to use them.
✓ Learn how to animate a circle bouncing up and down, repeatedly.
✓ Create your second animation adding necessary key frames. 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Creating A Scene 🎬🎞️⛳️
✓ Learn how to use layers and path lines to create fluid motions.
✓ Learn how to animate a ball bouncing across the screen.
✓ Finalize an animation and present to the class your work. 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Procreate Dreams is a professional, animation tool. It is made with a friendly and easy to use user interface perfect for learners of all skill levels and ages. Procreate Dreams is rated for ages 4 years and up. It is available from the apple App Store for a one-time price of 19.99 (USD).
Supply List
📌 Please have the Procreate Dreams app downloaded prior to the start of the first class and your digital pencil ready too. 📌 Procreate Dreams is available exclusively for iPads with operating systems 16.3 and newer.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
5.0
240reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from University of California at Riverside
My experience includes teaching English to children in China as well as being a native speaker in Spanish. I have a degree in English writing. I also speak Spanish at the native level, too. I've taught language classes using different schools of thought as well as worked as a translator in previous jobs, providing customer support and more.Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-8 learners per class
