KARL GNASS CLASSES are held at AAI, American Animation Institute,1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn. Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date! If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!
HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING
12 Mondays, FEBRUARY 22 - MAY 10, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $300.
This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. I will give a one day lecture tour of a Los Angeles museum. Finally, a look at personal approach, inviting the student to challenge established norms and limitations.
FIGURE DRAWING FROM TOP TO BOTTOM
12 Fridays, FEBRUARY 19 - MAY 14, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $300.
This intensive class will help you kick your figure drawing skills into high gear. Dynamics are the key to making a truly powerful drawing. Using a variety of materials with fundamental and advanced techniques, we will cover key drawing concepts, analyze old master drawings and discuss how to observe ond organize form. The study ranges from quick sketch to modeling form with special attention given to composition and anatomy.
Note: No class April 2nd
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Spring 2010 Night Classes
KARL GNASS CLASSES are held at AAI, American Animation Institute,1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn. Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date! If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!
HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING
12 Monday nights, FEBRUARY 22 - MAY 10, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
This class will develop a subtle and imperative understanding of the the construction of the head, hand and feet. This will include a study of the planes, forms and volumes and the structure of the bones and muscle to show how they interact dynamically, creating action and character.
STORYBOARDING
12 Wednesday nights, FEBRUARY 17 - MAY 5, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
Principles of story structure and visual storytelling for television and feature animation. Exercises stress invention and creativity within the context of a given structure, story mechanics, continuity, staging, gag structure, character, etc. Three storyboard assignments cover a complete range of variables a story artist might encounter. *Some understanding of visual perspective is advised.
LIFE DRAWING
12 Thursday nights, FEBRUARY 18 - MAY 6, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.
For registration call on or after January 25th at (818) 845-7000. Ask for Lyn. Please make all payments to AAI for spring classes before the start date! If you reserved a spot, please make payments by the 5th of February to ensure your spot!
HEAD, HAND AND FOOT DRAWING
12 Monday nights, FEBRUARY 22 - MAY 10, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
This class will develop a subtle and imperative understanding of the the construction of the head, hand and feet. This will include a study of the planes, forms and volumes and the structure of the bones and muscle to show how they interact dynamically, creating action and character.
STORYBOARDING
12 Wednesday nights, FEBRUARY 17 - MAY 5, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
Principles of story structure and visual storytelling for television and feature animation. Exercises stress invention and creativity within the context of a given structure, story mechanics, continuity, staging, gag structure, character, etc. Three storyboard assignments cover a complete range of variables a story artist might encounter. *Some understanding of visual perspective is advised.
LIFE DRAWING
12 Thursday nights, FEBRUARY 18 - MAY 6, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180.
A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Mini Semester Winter Classes, Jan-Feb 2010
KARL GNASS CLASSES are held at AAI, American Animation Institute,
1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
"The right stuff / The right price"
JANUARY 4 to FEBRUARY 11 (6 weeks)
Please note: Some of the classes listed below are special *classes given only once a year during this Winter "mini-semester". The usual Thursday night Life Drawing class will be held on Monday night. The Friday class: 'Drawing From Top to Bottom' will resume in the Spring Class Schedule.
Registration has started!
so call AAI: 818-845-7000 and ask for Lynn!
Payments for all courses are due by December 30 to keep your reserved seat!
DAY CLASSES
HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING
6 Mondays, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $150
This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. Finally, a look at personal approach, established norms and limitations.
*Special Once a Year
MORPHING LIFE DRAWINGS INTO CHARACTER DRAWINGS
5 Fridays, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 5, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $125
Starting with a base of strong figure drawing concepts we will zero in on the development process, exploring expression, action and storytelling to create strong, viable, portfolio-ready characters.
NIGHT CLASSES
LIFE DRAWING
6 Monday nights, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $90
A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.
*Special Once a Year
THE DRAPED FIGURE & COSTUME
12 evenings, Wednesdays and Thursdays, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 11, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180
We will take the confusion out of drapery by covering the important basic folds and how they relate to non-active folds and wrinkles. We will also explore the expressive qualities of drapery, drapery as costume, and costume a character.
1105 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505.
"The right stuff / The right price"
JANUARY 4 to FEBRUARY 11 (6 weeks)
Please note: Some of the classes listed below are special *classes given only once a year during this Winter "mini-semester". The usual Thursday night Life Drawing class will be held on Monday night. The Friday class: 'Drawing From Top to Bottom' will resume in the Spring Class Schedule.
Registration has started!
so call AAI: 818-845-7000 and ask for Lynn!
Payments for all courses are due by December 30 to keep your reserved seat!
DAY CLASSES
HEAD AND FIGURE PAINTING
6 Mondays, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $150
This course deals with the fundamentals and development of head and figure painting. Attention will be given to anatomy, structure and form followed with emphasis on character, mood and action. We will examine and explore different theories of color, the value scale, direct and indirect light and procedures used by various artists throughout history. There will be a running dialogue about composition and it's importance. Finally, a look at personal approach, established norms and limitations.
*Special Once a Year
MORPHING LIFE DRAWINGS INTO CHARACTER DRAWINGS
5 Fridays, JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 5, 9:30am - 4pm. Fee: $125
Starting with a base of strong figure drawing concepts we will zero in on the development process, exploring expression, action and storytelling to create strong, viable, portfolio-ready characters.
NIGHT CLASSES
LIFE DRAWING
6 Monday nights, JANUARY 4 - FEBRUARY 8, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $90
A basic foundation figure drawing class. Emphasis on fundamentals of observing, interpreting and describing form. Procedures used in quick sketch, construction and fundamentals of volume and structure. The goal is to develop the ability to draw with skill and imagination.
*Special Once a Year
THE DRAPED FIGURE & COSTUME
12 evenings, Wednesdays and Thursdays, JANUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 11, 7 - 10pm. Fee: $180
We will take the confusion out of drapery by covering the important basic folds and how they relate to non-active folds and wrinkles. We will also explore the expressive qualities of drapery, drapery as costume, and costume a character.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Two Figure Gladiator Comp UPDATE
With one Amazon down:
It’s Male Against Female :)
Spartan vs. Amazon –
A Battle of the Sexes!
December 19, 10:00am-3:30pm
A two figure composition class concentrating on action hero and combat action poses. Working with two figures gives us a chance to visually express story and explore the values of composition.
To get a quick view & complete details,
please click the link below and then
click 'Current Seminar'.
http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html
Check for the special Winter Semester classes for January-February (6 weeks)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Gnass' Two Figure Gladiator Composition
TWO FIGURE GLADIATOR COMP
December 19, 9:30am-3:30pm
*For the first time in the gladiator seminars will feature two female Amazons.
A two figure composition class concentrating on action hero and combat action poses. Working with two figures gives us a chance to visually express story and explore the values of composition.
Watch for the special Winter Semester classes for January-February (6 weeks)
To get a quick view & complete details,
please click the link below and then
click 'Current Seminar'.
http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html
December 19, 9:30am-3:30pm
*For the first time in the gladiator seminars will feature two female Amazons.
A two figure composition class concentrating on action hero and combat action poses. Working with two figures gives us a chance to visually express story and explore the values of composition.
Watch for the special Winter Semester classes for January-February (6 weeks)
To get a quick view & complete details,
please click the link below and then
click 'Current Seminar'.
http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html
Special Gnass' Winter Semester AAI Classes
Call now as REGISTRATION is underway for the NEW Semester!!
This is the right time if you haven't registered yet -
(This Mini-Term goes for 6 weeks, from the 4th of January to February 11)
Special WINTER CLASSES 2010
CALL IN ANY TIME DURING BUSINESS HOURS
**There are some special Once-A-Year Day and Evening classes available only in this session!
at the AAI (Animation Guild)
To get a quick view,details and location,
please click the link below and then
click 'Winter Classes'.
http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/home.html
This is the right time if you haven't registered yet -
(This Mini-Term goes for 6 weeks, from the 4th of January to February 11)
Special WINTER CLASSES 2010
CALL IN ANY TIME DURING BUSINESS HOURS
**There are some special Once-A-Year Day and Evening classes available only in this session!
at the AAI (Animation Guild)
To get a quick view,details and location,
please click the link below and then
click 'Winter Classes'.
http://spirit-of-the-pose.com/
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