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2011 Sept - Dec Schedule

"The best deal on drawing classes in Southern California"

American Animation Institute (AAI)

(A non-profit school for everyone provided by The Anamation Guild)

LOCATION: The Animation Guild: 1105 N Hollwood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

*For REGISTRATION call on or after AUGUST 15 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 August 26th to ensure your spot!

Payments made after this day risk losing the registered spot!

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

DAY CLASSES

HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING

12 Mondays, SEPTEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 5, 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. Many use oil paint or water soluble oil paint. However, students have an opportunity to painter in gouache, acrylic or pastel. This class can also be used as an opportunity to do long compositional drawings in charcoal.

Note: no class October 31st

FIGURE DRAWING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

12 Fridays, SEPTEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 9, 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 November 25th

NIGHT CLASSES

ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING

12 Monday nights, SEPTEMBER 19 - DECEMBER 5, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.

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.

Note: no class October 31st

(**HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING** alternates with ADVANCED LIFE DRAWING and will be held in the SPRING 2012 term**)

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.

STORYBOARDING

12 Wednesday nights, SEPTEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 7, 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.

Note: no class November 23th

LIFE DRAWING

12 Thursday nights, SEPTEMBER 15 - DECEMBER 8, 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.

Note: no class November 24th

AAI LOCATION: 1105 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank, CA 91505

www.animationguild.org