$275

for 8 classes

Introduction to Procreate Dreams Animation App for Ipad

Completed by 4 learners

Ages 13-18

Live Group Course

This foundational motion graphics and animation class introduces learners to the tools and capabilities of Procreate Dreams - a new program available for iPad users, while also introducing some key principles of animation.

Michelle Baker

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(93 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 4 weeks

2-7 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

8 live meetings

7 hrs 20 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. Homework may be, occasionally, to finish the Skill Drill we were working on during the class. There will also be bonus materials made available that learners could read or view if they are interested in a deeper understanding. These are usually YouTube videos.

Class Experience

Beginner Level

Learners will be presented with demonstrations of the Dreams App software, and will also learn about a few key fundamental principles of animation and industry specific terms. 

We will work in the 2-D animation app, Procreate Dreams (on iPad) learning and implementing the specific tools to animate in frame-by-frame method as well as using the unique motion graphics controls that are available in Dreams. 

Learners will be presented with step-by-step lessons and guided through “skill drills” (hands on exercises in which they practice the lesson). “Skill Drills” are short,  purposeful sequences that we will do each meeting to engage learners during class time.

Learners must have these tools: 
An iPad, a compatible Apple pencil and the "Procreate Dreams" App. 
(Procreate Dreams is available from the Apple Store for a one-time cost of $19.99. It is a separate app from Procreate).

Learning Goals

We will learn the specific tools of Procreate Dreams software to animate in frame-by-frame method as well as using the unique motion graphics controls that are available in Dreams.
We will also learn a few key fundamental principles of animation and some industry specific terms.

Syllabus

8 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Basic Functions of Procreate Dreams part 1

 Tour the Dreams software interface, learn about file set up, aspect ratios, FPS and duration settings. Execute a simple animation by using the keyframe technique and then by using the Performance mode unique to Dreams.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Basic Functions of Procreate Dreams part 2

 Learn how to import images. Create simple motion graphics using anchor point positioning, warping and distortion. Practice some of the Dreams Gestures.

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Principle of Animation: Squash & Stretch

 Create a frame by frame animation of a bouncing ball applying the fundamental squash & stretch principles to the flipbook mode in Procreate Dreams

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Frame by Frame Transitions

 Use frame-by-frame animation to produce a creative scene transition

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Pre-Requisites

NOTE >>Learners must have these tools: An iPad, a compatible Apple pencil and the Procreate Dreams App. (Procreate Dreams is available from the Apple Store for a one-time cost of $19.99. It is a separate app from Procreate).

Supply List

Learners must have these tools: 
An iPad, a compatible Apple pencil and the "Procreate Dreams" App. 
(Procreate Dreams is available from the Apple Store for a one-time cost of $19.99. It is a separate app from Procreate).

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Youtube

Meet the teacher

Michelle Baker

Joined September, 2019

4.9

93reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Notre Dame College

An award-winning designer and multimedia producer, I bring my professional background in multimedia production, broadcast and non-broadcast design and motion graphics to young creatives embarking on their own journeys in the realm of visual storytelling. Some industry recognition I have includes: BDA (Broadcast Designers Association) Gold Award, Graniteers TV Production Award, and was named on the Top 100 list of Multimedia Producers by AV Magazine. I studied animation at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. I was a freelance animator for Macromedia (back when they were called that). I have experience with Macromedia Director, Flash, Adobe After Effects and now, more recently, Procreate. I have been an instructor on Outschool since March of 2020. Before teaching for Outschool, I had hosted local in-person art workshops for children grades 5-8, served as Adjunct Faculty teaching graphic design at the College level, and have taught art to children grades K-8 at a private elementary school.