His name has become synonymous for fun, laughter, and joy. Come and join us as we explore the life and legacy of the one and only Walt Disney. We will explore his childhood and early influences, his first (failed) cartoon company, the trip to California and partnering with his brother, the beginning of the Disney empire, and the impact the movies made on the world. We will examine the different early types of animation and even try some of our own! This class will use the "Who Was Walt Disney" book by Whitney Stewart as a guide, but will cover so much more! Each week, learners will be given different options for homework - from creating their own animation and cartoon, watching Disney movies and writing a review, to arts and crafts. Students will be given the opportunity to choose which homework assignment they would like to complete. 


This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. 


This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).