Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 26
Sarah Cox, A Pig’s Tail (detail)
Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison, Apiary 2008
Lori Grinker, Liberia (detail)
July 22 - 26
July 22 - 26
July 29 - August 2
Sarah Cox
Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison
SKILL LEVEL: II - III
SKILL LEVEL: III - IV
CONCEPT: Bring a character to life through simple
animation techniques. Animation literally means
“give life to,” our theme in this workshop as
we design and create our own characters or
inanimate forms and bring them to life. Students explore character design, story boarding
and stop frame, and 2-D animation techniques.
We examine different genres of animation and
discover the cinematic magic of combining line,
color and form with motion and sound. We gain
technical competence through an introduction
to DSLR camera operation and the post-production process. Students are encouraged to bring
ideas for a character (human, animal, imaginary
or abstract) and favorite art materials.
CONCEPT: Defining, sustaining and evolving an
artistic vision are challenges for artists across
the board. This workshop guides students in
developing and defining the personal voice
through intense discussion, focused reflection
and honing photographic skills. We begin each
day by examining the work of well-known artists and discussing their messages, why the
work is important and what makes it uniquely
theirs. There are opportunities for reflection,
making images in the landscape and refining
photographic skills. Students work individually
with the ParkeHarrisons to develop their personal photographic and conceptual messages.
Stop-Motion Animation
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: Stop-motion animation,
including lighting and stage setup. Character
study, sound synching and post-production
using Adobe After Effects.
ACTIVITIES: Focus on giving things character
and personality through timing and movement;
framing and sound to create a group project.
Daily films serve as examples for inspiration.
FACULTY: Royal College of Art graduate Sarah
Cox runs “ArthurCox,” an award-winning production company. She recently produced animation for the feature documentary, “A Liar’s
Autobiography,” about ex-Python Graham
Chapman, and a live-action feature comedy
entitled “Eight Minutes Idle.” She also frequently directs for Aardman Animations, most
notably on the “Tate Movie Project,” the winner of an award from the British Academy of
Film and Television Arts.
www.worldofarthurcox.com
Tuition: $975 OR Tuition + Studio Support Donation: $1175
Studio Fee: $150 Code: P0816 Enrollment Limit 10
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Realizing Your Personal Vision
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES: digital SLR cameras,
Adobe Lightroom and digital printmaking.
ACTIVITIES: Activities include daily one-on-one
and group discussions, critiques, image making, hikes, studio time, and editing, developing
and printing images.
The Art of the Social
Documentary
Lori Grinker
SKILL LEVEL: II - III
CONCEPT: How do you interpret an experience
through your viewfinder while documenting
contemporary social, political, economic or cultural issues? How do y