1:1 mentorship (or supportive 2:1 pods), technical software instruction, and guidance on social and emotional development are the hallmarks of our Foundation Programming.

Foundation: Animation & Media 

 
 

Format: New! In-Person and Online
Offered: Thursdays and Saturdays
Time: Varies by Workshop
Duration: Four, 90-Minute Sessions
Price: $480/workshop

New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!

 

Program Description

Foundation Programming: Animation & Media introduces students to the dynamic world of digital animation, offering hands-on experience with animation software, including Procreate, Adobe Express, and Adobe Photoshop.

Guided by a certified educator and personalized mentorship in either a 1:1 or 2:1 pod format, students learn key animation concepts such as frame-by-frame techniques and storytelling fundamentals. Inspired by their SpIns (Special Interests), students develop animated projects that bring their ideas to life.

This program is ideal for aspiring animators who want to explore motion design, with each project enhancing their technical skills and creative storytelling. Foundation Programming: Animation & Media provides an engaging introduction to animation, equipping students with the confidence to transform their unique visions into captivating digital media projects.

 

Program Outcomes

Through this personalized learning approach, students develop:

  • Confidence, self-awareness, and social connection

  • Goal-setting and exploration through project-based learning

  • Presentation and self-expressive skills

All within a positive social environment among like-minded peers!

This Program is a Good Fit For

For students interested in taking their creativity to the 4th dimension by learning some software basics like keyframes, frame-by-frame, animation assist, and timelines…just to name a few!

 

Register for Upcoming Workshops

In-Person Animation & Media Workshops

at UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
2100 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Saturdays, January 18–February 8 / 3:00–4:30 pm CST | REGISTER

Online Animation & Media Workshops

Online via Zoom

Thursdays, January 16–February 6 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER

Thursdays, February 20–March 13 / 4:45–6:15 pm CST | REGISTER

 

New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!

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