In this class, students will learn the basics of cartoon animation with FlipaClip.
📢 This class is for any still skill level. No previous knowledge of FlipaClip or doing Animation is required.

If you love to draw, and you love the look of classic hand drawn animation, I'll teach you how to simplify your drawings, and utilize animation software to create the animations that you've been dreaming of.

Do you already have some knowledge of Animation? With a background in education and illustration, I teach 2D animation to help YOU to become a better animator. For example, the students in this class will also have discussions with the instructor on different ways to achieve certain special effects... For example, how to achieve the effect of motion in animation. (Whether that be using a "blurred" motion effect, or using multiple images on the same frame.)

ITINERARY: 
What the students would be doing during each club meeting...
(These 1:1 class sessions will be learner-directed, so the direction will this class goes varies depending on the student.)

Week 1: How to Start a FlipaClip Project
✔ The first week will start with about 5 minutes of introductions for with the new student in the class.
✔ Students are instructed on how to start a FlipaClip project. 
✔ Students are introduced to the different tools on FlipaClip.
    * Students share their screen while using FlipaClip, so that the instructor can give assistance with annotation.
✔ Class ends with "Student Spotlight" (10-15 minutes) - The student shows the animation that they have so far. Discussion is made on the positive things about the student's animation.

Week 2: Working with FlipaClip's Layers and Color Panel
✔ Students experiment with FlipaClip's color panel.
✔ Students are introduced to "layers".
    * Students share their screen while using FlipaClip, so that the instructor can give assistance with annotation.
✔ Class ends with "Student Spotlight" (10-15 minutes) - The student shows the animation that they have so far. Discussion is made on the positive things about the student's animation.

Week 3: Working with FlipaClips Key Frames
✔ Students are introduced to "Key Frames".
✔ Students will practice Copying and Pasting parts of their artwork. 
    (So that they don't have to redraw some scenes that don't need to be redrawn.)
✔ Students become familiar with the Onion Skin and Grid features.
✔ Students are introduced to the "Frames Viewer"
✔ Class ends with "Student Spotlight" (10-15 minutes) - The student shows the animation that they have so far. Discussion is made on the positive things about the student's animation.

Week 4: Learning How to Add Sounds to a FlipaClip Movie
✔ Students learn how to add layers of sounds and music.
✔ Students learn how to Make/Render the Movie.
✔ Class ends with "Student Spotlight" (10-15 minutes) - The student shows the animation that they have so far. Discussion is made on the positive things about the student's animation.

Other weeks...
As these 1:1 class sessions are learner-directs, there are other possible FlipaClip themed ideas that will be done in these classes with the student:
✔ If a student is working an animated film or project, I would offer any assistance with that project.
✔ Creating fun fight scenes (or standard walking animations) with the help of movement guides. 
✔ Making characters talk and syncing their mouth movements to your voice.
✔ Learning how to do Rotoscoping and turning videos into animated cartoons.
✔ Learning how to use Rotoscoping to add effects to Stop Motion videos. 
    (Example: Making Lego Figures shoot cartoon lasers!)

This is a LIVE class and is NOT pre-recorded.  
This class will be presented via cameras from the instructor. He will have one camera at his face and another will be at the table where he is drawing, so that the student can see the instructor as speaks, and be able to observe step-by-step what the instructor is doing. Students can interact with the instructor, as well ask ask questions during instruction. 

No writing or independent reading is necessary. 
Students are expected to communicate with the teacher. Communication, visuals, and hands-on instruction are all the things that I are important in helping the students get a better understanding of the subject.