3 Saturdays, 9:30am-noon

Take cartooning to the next level! Turn your illustrations and cartoons into animated objects and characters created on the computer. This workshop introduces students to computer graphic software programs used in animation. Students will learn basic image editing techniques with Adobe Photoshop and 2-D linear animation using Flash. This class is designed for participants of all levels. Some experience with computer graphics and cartooning or drawing helpful. Participants should bring a USB Flash drive for saving work.

$140

3 Saturdays, 9:30am-noon

Enhance your drawing and painting skills using the computer as your art tool. This course is an exciting introduction into art-making skills of the 21st century. Students will create unique art in Photoshop using state-of-the-art technology: widescreen iMacs, digitizing tablets for drawing with a stylus, scanners, and a Wacom Cintiq to experiment with touch-screen drawing. Using their imaginations, along with references including photographs, personal artwork and “found objects/images,” students will create new and original digital compositions. Discover the possibilities! Participants should bring a USB Flash drive.

$140

Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm

Take art-making to the next level! Turn illustrations, cartoons and character designs into moving images on the computer. This one-week workshop introduces students to the creative world of 2-D and 3-D animation used for Anime, cartoons and videogames. Students will create several animation sequences based on their own original designs. This is an exciting introduction into art-making skills of the 21st century using state-of-the-art technology: widescreen iMacs, scanners and digitizing tablets for drawing with a stylus. This workshop is designed for participants of all levels; students are encouraged to have some experience with cartooning or drawing, and computer use.

Extended Day Option

Extended day is available at an additional charge and must be pre-arranged with the CAC office. Craft activities, board games, and low-keyed activities will keep students entertained. We will offer extended day beginning at 7:30 to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m., ending promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Extended Day Fees
$45 for AM & PM;
$22.50 for AM only OR PM only