Children's Program

Code: K1011-24

    • Ages 9-12

Adventures in Animation

Aug 5 - 9, 2024

9AM - 3PM

Concept

This workshop explores storytelling techniques through the worlds of animation and stop motion. Students produce their own movies using the playful art of stop-motion animation, creating sets and characters with a variety of material resources. The second half of the week is devoted to the emerging field of interactive animation. Students learn how to write processing code to create digital animations that can actually react to their surroundings.

Faculty

Sam Ticknor

Sam Ticknor is a New York City based studio artist specializing in drawing and painting. She creates imaginative works on paper using watercolor paints and inks, and is currently crafting paintings for an upcoming picture book. Ticknor also has a passion for teaching, and has led art courses at schools, camps, and universities in Aspen, Pittsburgh, and New York City.

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Workshop Details

Scholarships, College Credit & Discounts

Making Art Accessible

Applications for scholarship support are encouraged. Specific scholarships are funded by Ranch supporters, either through endowed funds or special gifts.

Many colleges and universities offer college credit for workshops taken at Anderson Ranch. Discounts are available for students and teachers.

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