This class focuses on the storyboarding techniques used primary in streaming animation production. Topics discussed will range from the basics of shots and composition, build up to shot progression/ movement composition, to the more advanced creation of pacing and rhythm in a story sequence. If time permits, the class will also cover drawing shorthands, acting, and action choreography.
- CLASS #: 112
- TIME: Mondays & Tuesdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
- START DATE: June 9th, 2025
- DURATION: 6 Weeks*
- (This is a 6-week course. The class will meet on both Monday and Tuesday nights with a total of 4 hours per week.)
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE:
- Vis Com 1: Dynamic Sketching
- Intro to Figure Drawing
- Analytical Figure Drawing
- Head and Hands Drawing
- Figure Invention for Animation
MATERIALS:
- Computer
- Wacom or Cintiq
- Storyboard Pro (highly recommended) or at very least Photoshop
CLASS SYLLABUS: Click here
INSTRUCTOR: Samuel Szymanski
Samuel Szymanski is a story artist currently working in the animation industry. His past projects include "Ben 10", "Lost in Oz", "SuperMansion", "Wacky Races", "Big Hero 6", "She- Ra: Princess of Power", "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and the upcoming film, "Kung Fu Panda 4".
TIME ZONE: All CDA class days/times listed above are based on the Los Angeles PST/PDT time zone.
REFUND POLICY: For details about our class refund policy, please visit our "Refund Policy" and "Terms of Service" pages.
*Due to reasons such as instructor sick day, family emergencies, storm, earthquake, fire, flood, disease outbreak or other unforeseen circumstances, Concept Design Academy reserves the right to push any class back 1~2 weeks in schedule if necessary and change the class format to adjust for the emergency situation. Students are strongly recommended to plan their schedule with some flexibility in mind to avoid schedule conflicts.
*** Limit one seat purchase for each class per student. Multiple seat purchases of the same class will not be honored. ***