karlgnassclassesandDRAWINGINTENSIVES

SPRING 2010

CLASS SCHEDULE

"The right stuff / The right price"

"The best deal on drawing classes in Southern California"

American Animation Institute

1105 N Hollwood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

DAY CLASSES

HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING

12 Mondays, FEBRUARY 22 - MAY 10, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $300.

This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. I will give a one day lecture tour of a Los Angeles museum. Finally, a look at personal approach, inviting the student to challenge established norms and limitations.

*For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date!

If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!

Mailing address: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

FIGURE DRAWING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

12 Fridays, FEBRUARY 19 - MAY 14, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $300.

This intensive class will help you kick your figure drawing skills into high gear. Dynamics are the key to making a truly powerful drawing. Using a variety of materials with fundamental and advanced techniques, we will cover key drawing concepts, analyze old master drawings and discuss how to observe ond organize form. The study ranges from quick sketch to modeling form with special attention given to composition and anatomy.

Note: No class April 2nd

*For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date!

If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!

Mailing address: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

NIGHT CLASSES

HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING

12 Monday nights, FEBRUARY 22 - MAY 10, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.

This class will develop a subtle and imperative understanding of the the construction of the head, hand and feet. This will include a study of the planes, forms and volumes and the structure of the bones and muscle to show how they interact dynamically, creating action and character.

*For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date!

If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!

Mailing address: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

(**ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING** alternates with HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING and will be held in the SUMMER '10 term**)

This class is designed to intensify the fundamental understanding of structure and form developed in earlier classes. The objective is clarity of expression. Attention will be given to anatomy, conceptualizing form and troubleshooting difficult poses. We will work on the description of form and design with tone in longer, more complete drawings with emphasis on integration of the parts, compositional structure and anatomical relationship.

STORYBOARDING

12 Wednesday nights, FEBRUARY 17 - MAY 5, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.

Principles of story structure and visual storytelling for television and feature animation. Exercises stress invention and creativity within the context of a given structure, story mechanics, continuity, staging, gag structure, character, etc. Three storyboard assignments cover a complete range of variables a story artist might encounter. *Some understanding of visual perspective is advised.

*For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date!

If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!

Mailing address: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

LIFE DRAWING

12 Thursday nights, FEBRUARY 18 - MAY 6, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.

A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.

*For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn.

*Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date!

If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!

Mailing address: 1105 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

AAI HAS MOVED. Note: the new location is 1105 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank.

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