Images courtesy of Peter Yuscavage.

Experiment With Animation

Use what you’ve learned to begin developing your own animated story

Studio Project Prompt:

Dig into one or more aspects of animation that interest you. You might create a storyboard, character sketches, scenic designs, and/or an animated short.

Parameters:

  • Research each area of animation that you’d like to explore. Learn what’s involved and make a plan.
  • Decide what narrative you’ll share in your work. Make notes and sketches to figure out the best way to convey your ideas.
  • Adopt a visual style. It might be realistic, stylized, cartoon-like, or even abstract.
  • Develop your ideas—from written notes to rough sketches to polished work.

Experiment at Home:

Don’t feel limited if you don’t have access to animation software. Create handdrawn storyboards, character sketches, and scenic designs. Or experiment with stop-motion animation using a camera.

Before you begin, check out these examples by Peter Yuscavage’s students at Jersey City Arts in Jersey City, New Jersey!

Prepared by: Peter Yuscavage, Jersey City Arts, Jersey City, New Jersey

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