Digital Creepy Creatures Camp (CSC180)

Design and create your own computer animated creature, then watch it come alive in a short film scene on this Halloween themed camp!

What will you learn on this course?

On this 3-day course, you will create your own 3D computer animated creature and bring them to life in a group film. Working with an experienced digital artist, the course will cover:

• How to create characters, creatures, and environments with 3D animation software
• Tips for ideas generation, character design and worldbuilding
• Digital sculpting and motion capture filming
• Basic Scriptwriting, sound recording and video editing techniques
• Collaboration and teamwork to create a finished film

Taught in our dedicated Media Studio on iMac computers, the tutor will guide the group through the entire process, from initial ideas to final screening. You will learn the basics of digital animation using Unreal Engine, a powerful and versatile software programme used in computer animation, video game building and visual effects creation.

On completion of this course you will have learnt new digital animation and filmmaking techniques, and receive a group film featuring your creepy creature.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for children aged 12-17. It is open to all ability levels. We provide a learning support worker and all our staff are DBS checked. Parents are not expected to accompany children on the course.

The course is accessible for children of all abilities who can participate in practical art activities, and use a computer. A parent or companion may assist their child if required but must book a complimentary ticket if attending a course to provide support. The room is wheelchair accessible.

Age ranges are set carefully to consider key age developments, materials being used and course stimulus. It is very important that age ranges are not too large or across key stages and therefore need to be adhered to.

Do you need to bring anything?

Please bring a USB memory stick so that you can take your work home.

Please note that lunch is not provided. Children will need to bring their own lunch to eat on a supervised one-hour break.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs for this course.

Who teaches this course?

Sonia Levesque