Anim 05 – Introduction to Acting for Animation Summer 2025
Description
Introduction to Acting for Animation is for students with a strong understanding of the body mechanics, and a pantomime acting. Introduction to Acting for Animation begins by learning the “Facial Mechanics” We touch upon how to properly animate the eyes (variety of blinks, darts, pupils) brows, and mouth. Expression tests are added to learn how make the entire face work correctly together. Following an understanding of Facial Mechanics; small, focused exercises will help students develop their acting muscles and specific skill sets required to create unique and memorable dialogue shots.
The goal of Introduction to Acting for Animation is to build a solid understanding of Facial Mechanics, and acting choice awareness. Preparing the student for the next class (Advanced Acting for Animation) which will further push the size, scope, and complexity of the acting assignments.
Curriculum: Introduction to Acting for Animation
- Weekly Assignments
– Assignment 1: Posing for Subtext
– Assignment 2: Expression tests
– Assignment 3: Eye darts & blinks
– Assignment 4: Thought process
– Assignment 5: Lip-synch
– Assignment 6: Student choice blocking
– Assignment 7: Polishing
- Weekly Lecture Assignments
– Acting theory
– Subtext
– Thinking
– Lip-Synch
– Eyes & Brows
– Polish
– Camera & Staging
…and more!
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Animation Collaborative
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Walnut Creek CA 94596
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