Summer Class | Unconventional Material Animation

Cost
$725 members | $850 non-members
Date
Mon–Fri, Jul 22–Aug 2 (no class Jul 31) | 9am–3pm
Year
2024
Location
Learning Center
Ages
Grade 3–5

In this two-week class, be prepared to reimagine ideas and designs as you learn what it takes to be an animator. Using animation principles with unconventional items, various traditional and experimental methods and practices will be explored. After multiple animation tests, students will use their new skills to create a unique final animated short film made up entirely of everyday objects.

On-Sale Information

Tickets for Summer Class | Unconventional Material Animation will be available as follows:

  • Walt’s Circle Donors: Purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, March 26 at noon PST by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • Supporter, Founding, and Friend-level members: Purchase tickets beginning Wednesday, March 27 at noon PST by emailing membership@wdfmuseum.org.
  • All member levels: Purchase tickets beginning Thursday, March 28 at noon PST via the Member Portal.
  • Public (non-members): Purchase tickets beginning Friday, March 29 at noon PST via the Studio ticketing page.

Scholarship Information

To ensure that all students have the opportunity to take classes at The Walt Disney Family Museum, we are pleased to offer scholarships to qualifying families and students of all ages. How to apply:

  • Send an email to studio@wdfmuseum.org with the subject line “Summer Scholarship Information 2024”.
  • Include the student’s name and age, a parent/guardian’s name (if applicable), and the class name and dates.
  • All Summer Class scholarship applications are due no later than Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:59pm PST.

If you have any additional questions about scholarships, please email the Studio Team at studio@wdfmuseum.org.

Accessibility Information

The Walt Disney Family Museum strives to make its programs accessible to all guests. For specific accessibility information, please contact the Studio team at studio@wdfmuseum.org.

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