Disney Animation Magic | Individual Enrollment
Students get an inside look at Disney animation while learning the artistic and technical sides of the process. This knowledge is then applied when they get the opportunity to explore their creativity while planning and designing their very own storyboard.
This is a three-hour program through Disney's California Adventure® Park led and taught by a Disney facilitator. Students discover and learn about the history, creativity and innovation of the animation process and how the vision of Walt Disney influenced the history of animation. Students have the opportunity to create a kineograph, plan and design their own storyboard, and explore their creativity in the Sorcerer's Workshop. They also discuss, observe and participate in character development at the Animation Academy and see how technology has influenced animation in Turtle Talk with Crush.
Turtle Talk with Crush is inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Finding Nemo."
Meeting Location
Disney California Adventure® Park Main Entrance Esplanade
*Please note if your group is on a Disney Youth Education Series experience only ticket, your meeting location may vary and will be confirmed prior to your group's arrival to the Disneyland® Resort.
Program Length
3 hours
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The Disney Difference
- Trained and knowledgeable Disney Youth Education Series. Cast Members facilitate this high-quality and educationally sound program, while never forgetting that fun is a vital part of learning.
Walt Disney was a dreamer who imagined entertaining people beyond the boundaries of the cinema.
- Students discover Walt Disney's role as a leader and innovator in the animation and entertainment industries.
The Magic of Disney Animation
For centuries, artists tried to make the figures they had drawn move, or give the suggestion of motion.
- In Drawn to Animation, students catch a glimpse of the art of character development.
- At an exclusive drawing session, students apply knowledge of simple geometric shapes to create a classical Disney character.
- With a revealing look at the process of animation, students come to realize that the art of animation is a complex creative process with many layers that takes a team to bring the drawings to life.
The History of Animation
Animation as we know it today is the result of many ideas and concepts coming together. It is one of the oldest art forms, dating back to the days of prehistoric people and the artists of ancient Egypt and Greece.
- Students explore the link between early optical toys and the beginning of early animation.
- Discover early animation toys; thaumatrope, phenakistascope and zoetrope.
Story Creation
The story is the basis for all films, whether live action or animated. Ideas for stories come from all sources.
- Stories come to life as students get a hands-on opportunity to begin creating their own storyboard.
- Students are challenged to become artists and writers as they pitch their story to their peers.
- Discover the magnitude of the number of drawings created for a full-length animated feature.
- Using a kineograph students try their hand at creating 1/12 of a second of animation.
Students who are not traveling with a group but would like to enroll in this Disney Youth Education Series program can do so during any date specified below.
A minimum number of participants must be reached for each program to be activated. Purchase of a ticket does not ensure program activation. You will be contacted if the minimum is not reached for your selected program. All children 12 and under must have a responsible adult on the program with them. Children 13 and older who will not have a parent or responsible adult with them MUST have a parent/guardian accompany them to the start of the program and sign a waiver in case of emergency and the parent/guardian must be present in the same park as the program their child is participating in case of an emergency.
Disney's Animation Magic Program Dates:- August 14, 2010
- September 3, 2010
- October 15, 2010
- November 5, 2010
- December 3, 2010
