NW Film Camp
NW Film Camp
Creator Camp | Character Animator
by NW Film Camp
8 - 11 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Aug 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
9:00am - 2:30pm PDT
6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
6 students
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
👾 Bring characters to life at Character Animator Creator Camp! Create, share, and inspire as you learn animation techniques, design expressive characters, and tell captivating stories through the art of Adobe Character Animator. Adobe Character Animator is a motion capture and animation tool that gives everyone a solution for intuitive 2D character animation, live animation, and more!
Notes
Students will dive into the exciting world of character animation using Adobe Character Animator, mastering the art of bringing stories to life through dynamic character movements and engaging dialogue. They’ll explore how to animate, sync audio, and design characters while conquering the digital landscape with confidence! Students will learn how to create, customize, and animate characters, combining visuals and sound to produce captivating animated videos.
Our curriculum prioritizes digital literacy and online safety​. Privacy-first: videos won't be published online during camp, videos will be shared directly with parents, and the decision to publish post-camp is yours to make.
What you'll learn
- Storytelling Skills. Narrative Development: Create captivating stories for animated characters that spark imagination and excitement.
- Visual Storytelling: Learn how to use Adobe Character Animator’s tools and techniques to bring your characters and stories to life with vibrant visuals.
- Creative Thinking & Digital Skills. Creative Problem-Solving: Develop imaginative ideas for your animated projects and solve fun technical challenges as you animate.
- Digital Literacy: Explore Adobe Character Animator and learn how to use its features to create meaningful, engaging digital stories.
- Teamwork & Personal Growth. Collaboration and Communication: Work together to create character animations, sharing ideas and building a fun, supportive team environment.
- Self-Confidence: Grow your confidence by showcasing your characters and sharing your animation projects with others.
- Presentation Skills: Practice presenting your animated stories and explaining your creative process.
- Intro to Animation Production. Basic Animation Production: Learn the essentials of character animation, including setting up characters, syncing movements, and adding effects for extra flair.
- Time Management: Organize your projects, stay on schedule, and enjoy bringing your ideas to life with plenty of time to experiment and create!
Sample Class Format
- 8:30 - Drop off / Check in
- 9:00 - Instruction / Pre-production
- 10:30 - Onset Film Production
- 12:00 - Lunch Break - Bring a lunch!
- 12:30 - Team Building Outside
- 12:45 - Continue Filming
- 1:30 - Post-production work
- 2:30 - Pick up - No later than 3:00pm
Other Things To Know
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy - If you are forced to cancel for any reason you will receive your full purchase price as a transferable credit, good for any NW Film Camp session through 2027. Tuition is non-refundable but transferable.