Animation

Job Details

Bring your imagination into the real world. Animation is a thrilling job that combines, storytelling, and technical skill. The process of bringing characters and to life can be incredibly rewarding, as you get to see your ideas transform into vibrant visuals. Each frame is an opportunity to explore different styles and techniques, making every project unique and exciting.

Course Levels

This course is offered for all levels: kids, youth, explore, advanced and professional. This is an ongoing format class, which means it has no set beginning or end. You can continue to take classes until you and your teachers decide it is time for you to move up to the next level.

LEVEL: KIDS

Ages 7-11
Classes are available once per week for 1.5 hours per class

LEVEL: YOUTH

Ages 12-16
Classes are available once per week for 1.5 hours per class

LEVEL: EXPLORE

Ages 17+
Classes are available twice per week for 2 hours per class
The explore level is open to all beginners and those who are curious to explore the craft

LEVEL: ADVANCED

Ages 17+
Classes are available twice per week for 2 hours per class
The advanced level requires some previous level of training/experience for those who are interested in pursuing it as a career

LEVEL: PROFESSIONAL

Ages 17+
Classes are available twice per week for 2 hours per class
The professional level is open to those with previous working experience. An entrance interview is required.

Topics Covered

Practical animation acting for TV and film
How to take direction
Finding your character's emotional center
How to read and prepare for your role (if doing voiceover)
Animation for social media
How to breakdown a scene and determine the character arc
Technical aspects of animation
Creating a backstory
Finding your personal sense of self in your craft
Where animation fits in the bigger picture of the industry process
Voice and movement exercises (if doing voiceover)
How to create different worlds based on various animation techniques

Previous Experience Required

No previous experience required for kids, youth and explore levels. Some previous experience required for advanced and professional levels.

Ages

Ages 7+

Prerequisites

There are no other prerequisite courses within the Catalyst curriculum.

Cost

€20/class for kids & youth
€25/class for explore, advanced, and professional

Location

Classes are held in-person at our Kinostudio campus in Tirana, Albania

Class Schedule

TBD

Class Size

Up to 10 students per class for kids and youth
Up to 20 students per class for explore and advanced
Up to 10 students per class for professional

Language

All classes are taught in English

Video Recording

Classes are not recorded for later use

Scholarships

Scholarships are available on a limited basis to those who can demonstrate a financial need. To request a scholarship review meeting, please fill out the scholarship request form here.

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