Animation (10-day program)
Dates: July 21 – August 1, 2025
Price: $390/week
This program is taught by Sanford Upper School teacher, Gavin Gibson. From stop-motion to video games, animation is integral to the creation of appealing and entertaining media. This animation course will educate you in the fundamentals of the craft and the technological literacy of current animation tools. By the end of this course, students will be able to 3D animate a movement sequence of their choice and learn to self-improve their own animation work for the future. The course will cover the basics of animation and with focus on applied animation skills. *Sanford Students are required to attend all classes if they wish to receive school credit.
Please note: This class requires a 2-week minimum commitment, for the weeks of July 21-25 and
July 28-Aug 1. The tuition listed below is the weekly rate, not the 2-week rate.
- Grades: 9 - 12
- 7/21 - 8/1
- 9:00AM - 1:00PM
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