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January 27, 2025

From Sketch to Screen: Learn Animation Basics

Los Feliz Conservatory

Learn the Fundamentals of Animation in Our Beginner Class

Step into the world of animation with our beginner-friendly class, designed to teach you the twelve basic principles of animation and how to apply them in your own creative projects. Whether you dream of making hand-drawn animations or crafting dynamic motion graphics, this class provides the essential foundation to bring your ideas to life.

What to Expect

In this hands-on course, students will learn to recognize animation principles in their favorite animated works and apply these techniques in their own projects. The class covers both classic hand-drawn animation and computer-based animation, guiding students through the creation of text and title sequences. By the end of the course, students will have completed a variety of projects that showcase their growing skills and creativity.

Required Materials

For the hand-drawn animation unit, students will need:

  • A tablet with the free animation app Picsart Animator (and ideally a stylus) OR
  • A laptop with the free animation software Krita installed

For the computer animation unit, students will need:

  • A laptop with Adobe After Effects installed or access to Adobe Creative Cloud

Meet Your Instructor

Johnny is an experienced animation instructor specializing in 2D, 3D, and motion graphics. With a background in visual effects and training from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, he blends core animation principles with project-based learning. Johnny is passionate about helping students develop their technical skills and create their own unique animated projects.

Class Schedule and Enrollment

Our beginner animation class meets weekly on Monday at 7:30pm and provides students with a structured yet creative environment to build their skills. Stay tuned for upcoming schedule details and enrollment information!

Why Join?

  • Learn the twelve basic principles of animation
  • Develop your skills through hands-on projects
  • Explore both hand-drawn and computer-based animation techniques
  • Gain confidence in your ability to create original animated content
  • Learn from an experienced instructor with industry expertise

All classes are held at the Los Feliz Music & Art Conservatory, conveniently located in the heart of Los Feliz, Los Angeles, CA.

Don't miss this chance to dive into the art of animation and start bringing your ideas to life!

Sign up today and start animating!