Awesome Animations (Stop-Motion Filmmaking) for ages 9-12 (June 30–July 3) (in person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Awesome Animations (Stop-Motion Filmmaking) for ages 9-12 (June 30–July 3) (in person)

Students create characters, set designs and stories as they learn how to use a variety of materials, clay, paper, everyday objects and their own body, to tell a story. Students are guided through the use of iPads and video editing software to produce animation shorts while exploring frame by frame techniques. Open to ages 9-12.

Course description

Students also learn about other techniques, such as animated cell painting and background design. A portion of each day the class explores the history of animation, learning about famous animators and meeting a working animator. The week will include a mini-field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Take inspiration from filmmaking and animation icons like Hayao Miyazaki, Lottie Reiniger, Tex Avery, Matt Groening, and Tim Burton. Family and friends are invited to enjoy the animations created by the students at a screening on Thursday afternoon.

Open to students ages 9-12. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2025. Please review our complete Summer Youth Camps Policies as well as our General Policies before completing your registration. Information about extended care options for ages 6-12 through Children's Theatre Company are included in the Summer Youth Camps Policies page.

Required materials

What to wear
Clothes appropriate for messy creativity.

What to bring
Please bring a packed lunch each day. No nuts.

Questions?

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-Credit Tuition
$312.00
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CST
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Monday
    Tuesday
    Wednesday
    Thursday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 9 to 12.
  • Term:
    Summer 2025
  • Instructor: Jonathan Maki
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSK 0213 04 SU25

Prerequisites:

None

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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