As the success of such series as Toy Story and Shrek show, 3D computer animation has become the standard in both the film and video game industries. This course will provide you with some hands-on experience in this exciting art form. You'll learn basic modeling and animation techniques with Autodesk's Maya software, which is used in a number of professional studios around the world. Basic animation aesthetics, such as Disney's "12 Principles of Animation," will also be covered. By the end of this course, you'll have experience creating your own art, manipulating images and graphics, and creating animations. You'll leave with a copy of your own animation to take home or share online. Open to students ages 13-17.
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80599
Day and Overnight Camp Options Available
8:30am-3:30pm
This camp meets each day at the Georgia Center, but class takes place in the Fine Arts building. Students will get to the classroom by foot or bus. More detailed information will available closer to the camp start date.
Day Camp - $360
- Optional Extended Day (Legion Pool) - $50
Overnight Camp - $710
Partial financial assistance may be available for students who need it. To request assistance, please follow the directions listed in the Financial Aid Request form, which is located on the right hand side of this page. If you have any questions about the process, please call us at 706-542-3537 or email us at questions [at] georgiacenter [dot] uga [dot] edu.
Michael Meindl earned his M.A. in Theatre Arts from Oklahoma State University, and recently completed his M.F.A. in Dramatic Media at the University of Georgia. He works as an Instructor and Graduate Teaching Assistant for the “Intro to Cinema,” “Theatre Appreciation” and “Directing for the Cinema” courses in the Department of Theatre & Film Studies, and previously taught acting and theatre history at Oklahoma State. Michael is the editor and director of several short films, has worked on professional film and television sets, and has directed and appeared in numerous theatre productions. He most recently directed a short play he wrote called Death to Life! that featured a puppet and animated character and served as a motion-capture technician and clean-up artist for an upcoming series on the National Geographic Channel. This is Michael’s second year as a Summer Academy instructor.
Students should be prepared to bring a flash drive to save their work. A detailed list of supplies needed for your camp program will be emailed to you two weeks before camp begins.