28
weekly
Class

Learn, Create, Animate! Intro to Flip-A-Clip Animation

Completed by 28 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Ready to bring your drawings to life? Learn Flip-a-Clip animation! Make your drawings move, create new characters and add storytelling to craft amazing animations. Start animating today and bring your ideas to life!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,037 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
50 min

What’s included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

This beginner-friendly, ongoing course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of animation using the popular free Flip-a-Clip app. 

Whether you're looking to create dancing characters, tell captivating stories, or craft stunning animations, this class is your perfect starting point!

What You'll Learn:

Animation Basics: Discover key animation principles, including timing, spacing, and movement.

Flip-a-Clip Essentials: Master the app's interface, tools, and menus to create seamless animations.

Techniques and Features: Explore frame-by-frame animation, onion skinning, layering, squish-and-stretch, and camera movements.

Storytelling & Character Design: Dive into the creative process of building unique characters and telling compelling stories.

Hands-On Projects: Practice creating animations like character movements, object transitions, and dynamic scenes.

Engaging & Social Environment: Participate in a fun, interactive learning club where students are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate with peers.

Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for those new to animation, or those who wish to get more out of the program, with support to help along the way.

What to Prepare:
The Flip-a-Clip app should be installed and ready to go before the learner joins class.
Students will need a Drawing tablet or phone (either Apple or Android devices)
A digital stylus is not required, but is highly recommended.

Learning Goals

Engaging & Social Environment: Participate in a fun, interactive learning club where students are encouraged to share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate with peers.
Storytelling & Character Design: Dive into the creative process of building unique characters and telling compelling stories.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will need to Download and install Flip-a-Clip prior to first class. This is a free app.
Supply List
What to Prepare:
The Flip-a-Clip app should be installed and ready to go before the learner joins class.
Students will need a Drawing tablet or phone (either Apple or Android devices)
A digital stylus is not required, but is highly recommended.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

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Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master’s Degree in Education from Florida Institute of Technology
Charles Watkins
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design from Full Sail University
Charles Watkins
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design from Art Institute of Atlanta
Charles Watkins
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from University of Washington Tacoma
Loren Mendoza
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
Bachelor’s Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Rori Van Maanen
Bachelor’s Degree in English from Emory University
Cataria Wesson
Associate’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Kerida Robinson
Associate’s Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
Digital Art and Design classes are taught by experienced artists in the field.

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