What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Procreate Dreams is an exciting new animation app which allows budding animators the opportunity to break out their potential. This new app is available on the Apple App Store and does not require an account. Please see parental guidance section for more information. PLEASE NOTE: both Procreate dreams, and the original Procreate app are required to complete this course. Over 8 weeks, we will explore this new app together, create our very own short story, and develop our creativity. Here’s what we will cover: Week 1 - introduction to the timeline. We will create a simple animation and explore key framing Week 2 - exploring the performance features. We will add exciting dynamics to our simple animation Week 3 - experimenting with brush strokes. We will create motion indicators and other additions to enhance our animation Week 4 - diving into audio. Adding sound effects and emotive music to our animation Week 5 - designing a story board. This week we begin our short story creation Week 6 - creating our artwork. Now that we have our storyboard, it’s time to create the animation. We will learn how to export files from the original Procreate app, and will also learn how to use hinges to animate moving parts more easily. Week 7 - editing and tweaking. Our short story is almost complete. Now it is time to add audio and atmosphere. We will also look at more dynamic ways of creating a sense of depth in our animations. Week 8 - finishing touches, then SHOWCASE! Once we have completed our animation, it’s time to share our hard work. Each learner will have the opportunity to share their animated short story with the group. By the end of this course, you will have a clear and confident understanding of how to use Procreate Dreams.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Getting started
We will begin our first animation, explore the timeline and flipbook mode.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Understanding tracks, layers, and keyframes
We will continue our animation and begin exploring keyframes, using them to animate more easily.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
More keyframes, and adding sound
We will expand our understanding of keyframes, and we will add sound effects to our animation.
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Text and more
We will complete our first animation by adding text, and learning how to fade in and out.
55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Procreate Dreams app is available for $19.99 and is a one-time payment. No account is needed to access the app, and Procreate does not collect user information.
The original Procreate app is also required in this class as we work the two together. This can also be purchased from the App Store for $10 one time payment.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Northumbria University
Bachelor's Degree in English from University of Newcastle
I'm a qualified teacher, experienced in teaching English, History, Music, and Art. I home educated my two children, who are now at university, and I have taught in mainstream schools, and in Special-Ed schools.
I have also taught piano, guitar, singing, and music theory, taking students through grade examinations.
I am experienced in teaching the British GCSEs, and through home-schooling, I taught my own children using American curriculum. I teach Language Arts, English Literature and Language, Creative Writing, Poetry - both writing, and reading, and many other fantastic and interesting topics.
I teach writing skills using the Writing Revolution techniques, and have seen students improve their writing skills rapidly using some of the techniques applied.
In addition, I worked as a graphic designer for 10 years, working from home, and offer graphic design and video editing classes, using Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, and soon, Affinity creative suite.
Growth Mindset is very important in my classes, and I encourage it in all learners - Growth Mindset is the belief that even if you can't do something or don't understand something, then you CAN learn how to do it or understand it. Growth Mindset says "I can't do it YET, but I can learn." Learning happens through making mistakes, and then modifying your approach, changing what you do, to improve. I encourage all learners to try, and to feel comfortable making mistakes, because that's how we all learn.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$160
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 34 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-10 learners per class