Summer School in Character Animation - Online session

• GOBELINS will give you a personal access to Blackboard - our virtual learning environment - a few days before the course starts.
• Follow lectures given by Internationally renowned experts from the industry sharing their professionalism
• Discover Gobelins methods on advanced techniques in Animation
• Complete a 2D exercise focused on a character’s expression and gesture - or an interaction between two characters for more advanced participants.
• Alternatively, focus on a walk cycle or a body mechanic exercise to produce a 3-5 second sequence in 3D
• Receive invaluable individual feedbacks from your tutor during workshops
• Take the opportunity to showcase your work in front of a jury on the last day.
• Benefit from free software licence (TVPaint, Maya) to be installed on your computer for the duration of the course.

Please inform us if you need a software licence (TVPaint or Maya) when filling out the application form. 

Classes are 100% taught in English.

• Students or young professionals
• Minimum age : participants must be over 16 y.o
• The programme is 100% in English, therefore applicants should have a good command of the language in order to easily follow the course. 
• Participants are requested to have their own computer and drawing tablet with a good internet connection. Headphones are recommended. 
• Synsketch may be used to share works with your tutor. 

Pre-requisite for applicants

Full package: for those who would like to participate in the workshops (more than 50% of the programme):

• Background in Animation or Visual Arts
• Good drawing skills
• Proficiency in animation softwares, such as TV paint for 2D Animation, or Maya for 3D Animation.

No prerequisite for auditors

• We welcome all profiles who would like to get a better understanding of Character Animation during the lectures (no participation in the workshops). 

From Monday, July 1, to Friday, July 12 2024.

Join the virtual learning community “Summer School in Character animation” on Blackboard!

Synsketch may be used to share works with your tutor.

Summer School classes will be held daily from 10 AM to 5:30 PM - Monday to Friday (Paris Time). We will be recording the lectures to allow participants to watch them later at a more convenient time.

Please note that some classes or activities may begin earlier or finish later. The school reserves the right to make any last-minute change in the programme whenever it needs to be amended or improved.
 

Download the timetable

All attendees will receive an official certificate from GOBELINS at the end of the Summer School. 

Should the Summer School be cancelled due to an unexpected outbreak, GOBELINS will refund the tuition fees in full.

In the event of a cancellation by the participant:

• Before April 15 2024, all participation fees will be reimbursed
• After April 15 2024, GOBELINS will retain 50% of paid fees 
• After June 1 2024, the school reserves the right to retain the full payment