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Intro to Flip-A-Clip Animation: Learn, Create, Animate! Flipaclip Basics & More

Completed by 8 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
Learn Flip-a-Clip animation! Master drawing, character creation, and storytelling to craft amazing animations. Perfect for beginners and creatives. Start animating today and bring your ideas to life!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,022 reviews)
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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

Ready to bring your drawings to life? Learn Flip-a-Clip animation in this beginner-friendly, ongoing course designed to teach you the fundamentals of animation using the free FlipaClip 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.

Why Choose This Class?

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, with support to help along the way.

What to Prepare:

Students will need a Drawing tablet or phone (either Apple or Android devices)
A digital stylus is not required, but is highly recommended.

Download and install FlipaClip prior to first class.
Bring your creativity, ideas, and willingness to collaborate with others.

Examples of weekly lessons (all new sections start with bouncing):
Bouncing Objects
Walk Cycle
Morphing
Punching and Kicking
Fire Powers
Sword Fighting
Clothing and Hair
Explosions and Dust

Start Animating Today!

Join us to explore the art of animation, develop essential skills, and create your very own animated masterpieces—all while having a blast! Let’s make your ideas move!

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 FlipaClip prior to first class. This is a free app.
Supply List
Students will need a Drawing tablet or phone (either Apple or Android devices)
A digital stylus is not required, but is highly recommended.

Download and install FlipaClip prior to first class.
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 Art Institute of Atlanta
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Full Sail University
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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