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Peer Tutoring Workshops
As a peer tutor, I took initiative to seek out gaps in student knowledge within my major, and developed and hosted workshops to meet those needs. All workshops were reviewed by faculty and officially hosted at SCAD. Below are descriptions of the workshops I've currently hosted.
May 26th, 2023
Careers in Animation
This lecture will explore different career paths in the animation industry and other related fields, and teach students how to tailor their work for specific jobs.
Developed in partnership with Career and Alumni Services.
May 12th, 2023
Job Applications for Animation
This lesson focuses on preparing students for job applications by focusing on resume, cover letter, portfolio/demo reel development, as well as interview and job search strategies.
Developed in partnership with Career and Alumni Services.
April 28th, 2023
Pitching for Animation
This lecture will explain what makes a good concept for animation, from making a pitch bible to the performance of the pitch itself, and more. Learn to develop and market your ideas to find the resources you need to bring them to life!
April 14th, 2023
Walk Cycle Walkthrough
This workshop will teach students how to make their own looping walk cycle by animating pose-to-pose with a premade rig. Students will learn how to use both IK and FK controls, the graph editor, and how to polish their work by themselves. Students are encouraged to download the Mecha Mechs proxy rig so they can follow along on their own.
March 31st, 2023
The Camera as Character
This introduction to shot composition will explain how to use the camera to enhance storytelling for film, animation, photography, and more!
March 9th, 2023
Appeal for Animation
Bring your animation to the next level by combining all of the basic principles and creating appealing animations.
March 3rd, 2023
Straight Ahead and Pose-to-Pose
Understand the two different "methods" of animation and when to use each.
February 17th, 2023
Intro to Staging
Learn to guide your audience's eye by organizing your shots and timing for clear animation.
February 3rd, 2023
Understanding Secondary Action
Students will gain an understanding of this essential principle and how to apply it for traditional character animation.
January 20th, 2023
Mastering Exaggeration
Students will learn the fundamental principle of exaggeration as it applies to traditional animation.
November 11th, 2022
Creating Believable Motion Arcs
Create believable motion by using arcs in this traditional animation workshop for beginners.
October 28th, 2022
Follow Through and Overlapping Action
Learn to apply the basics of follow through and other simple physical effects in this workshop for all skill levels.
October 14th, 2022
Building Anticipation
Make your animations snappier and clearer with this critical principle for traditional animation.
September 30th, 2022
Timing and Motion & Slow In and Slow Out
Learn the essentials of timing and how to apply them in traditional animation in this workshop for beginners and experienced animators alike.
September 16th, 2022
Squash and Stretch & Solid Drawing
Learn the basics of how to use Toon Boom harmony and some essential principles for 2D animation in this beginner-friendly workshop.
May 15th, 2022
Building a Scene for Animation
This workshop focuses on building mood for animation, and understanding how all different elements are created and combined to serve that purpose.
April 17th, 2022
Character Design for Animation
This workshop serves as an introduction to key principles of character design for both experienced and inexperienced artists.
January 16th, 2022
Dialogue for Animation
This workshop addresses common issues in writing dialogue, both for general use and for animation specifically.