In this course students will learn the basics of animation, drawing in flipbooks from observation, metamorphosing objects and moving through three-dimensional space.
Stop frame animation has an extraordinary ability to unlock the imagination. The process of putting down an image, taking a photo, rubbing part or all of it out to replace it with another and doing this continuously can bring to surface imagery hitherto buried. We will work from a life model online, drawing simple sequences, and explore techniques and materials including paper cut outs, animated objects, plasticine, sand, charcoal on paper, gouache paint on glass and the interaction of changing images with sound.
Students will look to the work of relevant animators including William Kentridge, Len Lye, Norman Mclaren, BLU, Tezuka Osamu and Jan Svankmajer for inspiration and technical guidance. Once familiarised, students will have the chance to focus on a more fully realised personal animation which could take the form of an accompaniment to music, a documentary, an intervention in a space or the telling of a story.
Who is it for
Suitable for artists and creatives of all abilities, though some drawing experience is recommended.
What’s provided
For our online courses, you will receive prior to the start of the course access to our Padlet Noticeboard where you will be given course details, material lists and some references, as well as our Padlet Gallery where you will be able to upload and comment on work created during the course.
What to bring
For our online courses, you must provide your own materials. Feel free to use any that you would like to during classes, however other suggestions may be posted on the Padlet noticeboard throughout the course by tutors. This is a suggested list of what may be needed:
Drawing Pencils
Conté Crayons
Pastels
Ink Pens
Coloured Pencils
Putty and Hard Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Sketchbook
Concessions
We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.
Available discounts
NHS Staff: 20% Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75% Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50% Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50% Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50% Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only) Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only) Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10% Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses
Before you apply
Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
