The Art of Animation
Artist Packard Jennings
Postponed - a new date will be posted here soon!
About the Program
Animation and cartooning have long been repositories of social commentary and political satire. During this five-day experience, acclaimed artist Packard Jennings presents the basics of animation, infusing this amusing and engaging art form with his special brand of humor. Using drawing and/or collage, you create an individual flipbook and then film it to make your own animated DVD. No art or drawing skills are necessary for this fun and informative program.
At-a-Glance
- The class is limited to approximately 16 guests.
- The week begins with dinner on Sunday night and ends after breakfast on Friday.
- The fee is $1385 and includes all instruction, materials and meals, and the hotel parking fee.
- 2008 Sign-Up Specials: Sign up with a friend and receive complimentary lodging for two for 5 nights – a value of $1425 or more! Or sign up alone and receive one night’s accommodations free. Click here for details or contact Reservations at 888-651-2003.
Highlights
Each day starts with a full buffet breakfast * Packard explains the background of animation and introduces its basic principles * Packard shows you different techniques and materials so you can choose the best to suit your new ideas * Each day, explore your creativity and vision through developing your stories and their movement * Use your acquired skills to build flipbooks and brief films * Lunch on sumptuous local California cuisine * Enjoy several free afternoons to take in a massage at the Healing Arts Center & Spa or take a hike in the Park * Schedule one-on-one time during the week with Packard to delve deeper into your project * Gather in the evenings for talks on animation as an art form of social criticism and humor * Meet for intimate dinners at Cavallo Point * Return home and impress your friends and family with your own animated short film on DVD.
Bio
Packard Jennings' art has been featured in many publications; recently his Anarchist Action Figure was written about on the front page of the New York Times. He has shown continuously and extensively throughout America and Europe over the past decade. Packard has a degree in animation from San Francisco State University. He has made many acclaimed animated films, including the recent "The End of Everything" and "Public Disclosure."
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