About the Course
Ever wondered how your favorite cartoons are made or how to bring your drawings to life on a screen? Dive into the magical world of 2D Animation and Art Tech with us! This course is designed especially for young, budding artists like you, to explore the colorful realms of creativity, imagination, and storytelling.
Course Objectives
Foundations of Art: We'll begin our journey by learning the basics of sketching, shading, and coloring, all on a digital canvas. Say goodbye to eraser crumbs and hello to the "undo" button!
Character Design: Craft your own characters! Whether it's a brave hero, a sneaky villain, or a funny sidekick – you'll learn how to bring them to life.
Animation Basics: It's time to make things move! We'll teach you the principles of animation like squash & stretch, timing, and anticipation.
Creating Your First Animation: By the end of this course, you'll create your very own short animated clip. Let your imagination run wild!
Important Information:
Session Time
Class Size
Instructor Student Ratio
1 hr/class
6 students
1:6
Materials Needed:
While the world of digital art might sound fancy, don't worry! We'll guide you through using simple and kid-friendly software that you can use on most computers or tablets.
Location:
In-person classes are located in Markham at Unit 1-205 Torbay Rd, Markham, ON
Alexa
Your Instructor
Hello everyone! I'm Alexa, I'm passionate for Digital Art. Having journeyed through the vibrant world of storytelling and character design, I'm eager to share my expertise and insights with all of you. When I'm not immersed in the digital realm, you'll find me indulging in my myriad of hobbies, from hiking the Canadian Rockies to mastering the art of poutine-making. Let's embark on this creative adventure together!
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What are your teachers’ backgrounds?Most of our teachers are professional with OCT and others without a teaching certification are also experienced. Our teachers come from various ethnic backgrounds and majority of them have English as their first languages, and some are multi-linguistic.
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What courses are being offered currently, and what is the class setting?We’re currently offering Pixel Art and Animation, Scratch Coding and LEGO, Python and Robotics, App and Web Development, 2D Animation and Digital Art, and Creative Writing. We offer two basic class settings, both one-on-one and group classes. We keep the course content and pedagogy flexible to fit students’ capacity, knowledge level and study habits.
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What are the age groups that the courses are designed for?We have been happily providing our services to students from Grade 4 to Grade 12.
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What methods of payments do you accept, and can I pay with Chinese Yuan?We offer two packages: 10 classes and 20 classes, and each class will last 1-1.5 hours, depending on different subject. We currently accept WeChat and Alipay payment, Interec e-transfer and personal cheques.
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What is your refund/cancellation policy?If insufficient registrations occur, the class could be called off. We will make this decision a couple of days prior to the scheduled class date. If the class is cancelled, you'll be informed and given the choice of converting your registration into a credit with Cuddles Learning or receiving a full refund. If student cannot continue classes under certain circumstances, partial refund or full refund will be considered. However, if student has already taken more than 3 classes regardless of the course package, no refund will be considered.
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Will there be materials available for practice after the class?Students will be assigned homework after class.
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Can I switch teachers halfway through the course? Can I choose my own schedule?Our teachers maintain the highest standard of professionalism and work ethic when it comes to teaching, however when an issue arises, we will make our best effort to resolve it. If student insists on switching teacher, we do our best to accommodate the request. In terms of class schedule creation, we consolidate both students and teachers’ availabilities before the course start and set the final schedule with both parties’ consent. Schedules are only subject to changes under special circumstances and valid reasons.
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What ages are your programs for?Our programs are created for Grades 1-2, 3-5 and 6-8.
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Is prior experience with certain software or skills required for children to participate in your programs?No prior knowledge is needed, just a willingness to create! Our instructors will guide your children in safely using any necessary software or materials, as well as provide any additional instruction they may need.
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How many kids are in a virtual classroom?Our classroom ratio is 1 instructor per 5-6 students.
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What should I do if my kid is unable to attend a session?For your child to fully benefit from their experience at Cuddles Learning, it's crucial for them to regularly attend their scheduled classes. This consistency helps them connect with their peers, build rapport with instructors, and steadily learn new technologies. However, we realize that perfect attendance isn't always feasible. Each student is permitted one rescheduled class per billing month if their total attendance falls below four sessions for that period. To qualify for a reschedule, you must cancel the class at least 24 hours ahead of time. No reschedules are offered after the class has occurred, and late cancellations may incur a fee.