Minion Impossible
Grateful
Dona Nobis Pacem
All You Need is Love
ANIMATION YEARLONG CLASS
This class builds on the semester class but also includes a review so taking the semester class is not a pre-requisite. Animation techniques and the animation process will be covered in detail. Animation history and several styles of animation will be discussed and shown. The students will create computer animation using Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop. During the year students will create longer animation projects in collaboration with various music groups at Ralston. In the past our animation has accompanied live music performances by the guitar class, band, orchestra and choir. Some of our animation also appears on the Ralston Homepage.
ANIMATION SEMESTER CLASS
This class builds on the wheel class but also includes a review so taking the wheel class is not a pre-requisite. Animation techniques and the animation process will be covered with a strong emphasis placed on what is important in creating a good visual story. Animation history and several styles of animation will be discussed and shown. Students will be taught how to use Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop. Students will create animation projects in collaboration with various music groups at Ralston. Some of our animation also appears on the Ralston Homepage.
ANIMATION WHEEL CLASS
Animation techniques and the animation process will be introduced. Key moments in animation history and important animated shorts will be discussed and shown. Students will be taught the basics of using Adobe Animate. Adobe Animate, formerly called Adobe Flash, is a professional animation program. The students will create short animation projects using Animate.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2019)
Pirates of the Caribbean (2018)
One (2011)
Swing Machine (2010)