4 Creative Classes To Push Your Imagination
Austin School of Film (2021)
If you're looking to learn something new, then you've come to the right place.
Whether you’re looking to spice up your creative toolbox, skillset, or dive into uncharted waters or strengthen existing skills —broaden your artistic journey this fall at Austin School of Film!
Austin School of Film thrives on our community of artists & educators who love to collaborate and share their craft, technique, and creative practices with students and communities across the Texas landscape.
Learning a new skill or trying something new is always challenging, but incredibly rewarding. Animation, illustration and screenwriting are becoming the major ways that creatives are expanding their reach and audience. But these mediums aren't always easy to jump into. Here are four classes to help you explore these new skills and make the most out of them.
Intro to Augmented Reality (AR)
The term ‘augmented reality (AR)’ might sound intimidating and complicated. This is understandable as the concept is complicated – but only to those who lack the right tools and guidance to build an AR experience. But, with this course, you'll learn that it's not so hard once you have the right tools at your disposal.
Our beginner-friendly course will teach you the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR) and how to build an AR experience using digital software Lens Studio for Snapchat and creating AR experiences on Instagram with SparkAR software.
Led by educator Alie Jackson who has created AR experiences for clients such as Marvel, Whataburger, Nike Jordan, and films such as Charlie’s Angels and John Wick.
Next class session is hosting on October 23 & 24, 2021 at Austin School of Film.
Intro to 2D Animation
Our beginner-friendly course curriculum is designed for anyone interested in learning core concepts, techniques, and principles of 2D animation that can be applied to an array of work.
Students will learn hands-on the principles of 2D digital animation that are needed to bring your own characters to life and how to design and digitally animate their very own characters, using Adobe Animate & Wacom tablets.
With class lessons, education, and hands-on exercises led by award-winning professional animator Jeanne Stern. Jeanne’s work has screened at an array of festivals including SXSW! Students will also leave class with a brand new Wacom tablet to continue building on their skills post-class.
Next class session hosts October 16 & 17, 2021 at Austin School of Film.
Intro to 16mm Direct Animation (Outdoor Special Edition)
Our creative 16mm workshop will explore how to use film to liberate your creativity. Taking participants on a wonderful joyride of experimental filmmaking techniques, painting, and animating with real analog film.
Set to the beautiful backdrop of Lake Austin, this one day workshop is outdoors and designed as a low-pressure experience. Catered lunch & bubbly sips provided. Led by musician, filmmaker, and analog veteran Faiza Kracheni with special guests.
Special one-time workshop will host on Lake Austin (private outdoors area) on October 23, 2021.
Intro to Screenwriting
In this 8-week course, we will cover everything from the basics of formatting your script right through to understanding all the common conventions of writing. This course will cover the conventions of sac genre for both film and television. Upon completion of the course each student will have finished their very own short screenplay.
Led by award-winning screenwriter Edward Santiago, students will be introduced and guided through all phases of the writing process with feedback, table writing, and more.
Next class session will begin on September 14, 2021 at Austin School of Film.
We know it can be difficult knowing where to begin when learning from scratch, and this is where a lot of people can give up or feel too intimidated to take the first step.
Austin School of Film develops curriculum directly with our educators & industry experts, that will help anyone looking to get started in creative media, editing, and design. Class sizes are small & intimate to ensure students have 1-1 time to troubleshoot with the educator on their questions. Did we also mention all you do is bring yourself? All supplies, equipment, and tools needed included in tuition for each and every class!