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Animation Programs

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  • Animation Certificate

    Jane Kernan, Certificate Advisor

    Building an animated movie frame by frame takes a specific skill set. In this program, students gain the expertise needed to create original 2D and 3D animated stories as they practice their abilities in concept design, character animation and the use of computer-based tools, and … Read More

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    Animation Certificate for Young Adults

    Ty Varszegi, Certificate Advisor

    RISD/CE's certificate program in animation gives students a glimpse of the industry and art that surround the study of animation. Participants in this program practice the craft with authentic tools and techniques that are both traditional (pencil and paper) and cutting edge (3D modeling software). … Read More

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    Game Design Certificate for Young Adults

    Ty Varszegi, Certificate Advisor

    RISD/CE's certificate program in game design teaches students the techniques and design principles required to create their own interactive worlds. Students in the program use industry-standard tools to create the user interface and modeling of complex imagined virtual realities -- including fully animated characters and … Read More

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    Movie-Making Certificate for Young Adults

    Ty Varszegi, Certificate Advisor

    While telling a story using traditional live action movie-making can be complicated, this new certificate program in movie-making makes the process simple and fun. The program offers students hands-on learning as they shoot digital video, write characters, cut scenes and record sound effects and music, … Read More

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    Pre-College Program

    The six-week summer residential Pre-College Program (June 22 – August 3, 2013) offers 16- to 18-year-old high school students a comprehensive introduction to the college art school experience. Students follow a college-level studio curriculum and live in RISD residence halls, in a full-immersion encounter with … Read More

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    Young Artist Program

    Year-round, RISD/CE's Young Artist Program provides a strong grounding in the visual arts and encourages creative and personal growth through self-expression. Each course creates a dynamic environment where students build self-confidence along with a foundation of creative and technical skills. Classes are offered evenings and … Read More

Animation Courses

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  • 'Tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop

    Section 01, Brandon Strathmann, Ages 9-12, Jun 17 — Jun 18, Monday + Tuesday, 9:30am-4:30pm

    This course invites young 'toonists to get funny, silly or scary as they get serious about learning to create their own cartoon characters. Using basic pencil and pen-and-ink drawing techniques,… Read More

  • 'Tooning Around: Cartoon Workshop

    Section 02, Brandon Strathmann, Ages 9-12, Aug 08 — Aug 09, Thursday + Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm

    This course invites young 'toonists to get funny, silly or scary as they get serious about learning to create their own cartoon characters. Using basic pencil and pen-and-ink drawing techniques,… Read More

  • 2D Animation Techniques

    Philip Gedarovich, Ages 12-17, Jun 24 — Jul 05, Monday - Friday, 9am-12pm

    Ever since the first deck of drawings was shuffled to create a "moving picture," animation has thrilled us. But techniques and artistic styles in animation have come a long way… Read More

  • Alfred Hitchcock: Master of Our Monsters

    Gloria-Jean Masciarotte, Ages 18+, Jun 24 — Jul 30, Mondays + Tuesdays, 1-4pm

    Alfred Hitchcock's career spanned silent to sound, black and white to color, and short stories to film to television. He mastered all media, consistently focused on representing our manias, monsters… Read More

  • Animation Drawing

    Jane Kernan, Ages 18+, Jun 10 — Jul 15, Mondays, 6:30-9:30pm

    The tradition of draftsmanship in character animation is a rich one, bridging eras and cultures. In this course, students look at the work of animation creators Tex Avery, John Kricfalusi… Read More

  • Character Builder: Gods + Monsters (Vacation Camp)

    Matthew E. Paquin, Ages 13-17, Aug 05 — Aug 09, Monday - Friday, 10am-4pm

    Thor vs. Loki, Hercules vs. Cerberus, Beowulf vs. Grendel -- among many of the featured players in your favorite movies, games and comic books -- came to fame long ago,… Read More