Learn about your teacher’s experience in animation and live action, identify the main topics covered in the course, and recognize the key resources you will use throughout the program.
STORY! For Live Action & Animation (Streaming)
Lessons
01 Story Basics (Streaming)
Identify the four key elements of story, as well as the basic structure used in film and animation storytelling.
02 Character (Streaming)
Understand the role of “Character” as element of story, including how and when it drives the narrative, the importance of originality in character design, and how personal growth influences storytelling.
03 Plot (Streaming)
Analyze and understand the second element of story, “Plot,” including how it is structured and how it drives the narrative forward.
04 World (Streaming)
Understand the third element of story, “World,” and learn strategies for creating and selecting a compelling setting for your own story.
05 Theme (Streaming)
Learn about the fourth element of story, “Theme,” and understand how it can act as a fence to contain and guide what happens in your story.
06 Screenwriting (Streaming)
Review the fundamentals of screenwriting, understand its key sub-elements and recognize common mistakes to avoid.
07 Story Process for Animation (Streaming)
Understand how a story is adapted for animation, recognize the key differences between live action and animation, and become familiar with standard industry terminology.
