Specialized Animation and Entertainment for Children (Ages 2-12)
Method of Instruction: Onsite or Online
Language: English or French
Course Duration: 60 Hours
Establishment: Cestar Collège, Campus LaSalle
Course Description
This course is designed for animators and entertainers who are looking to specialize in creating engaging and educational content for children between the ages of 2-12. Through this course, you will learn how to bring your creativity and skills to the next level and create content that is both entertaining and educational. You will explore different animation techniques, storytelling methods, and ways to create engaging educational content.
Course Schedule and Duration
The following sections are available for registrations:
Section A – Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3pm to 9pm
Term: Winter 2024 - January 10 to February 8, 2024
Duration: 60 hours
Delivery method: On-Line or in Person
Section B – Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3pm to 9pm
Term: Winter 2024 - February 14 to March 14, 2024
Duration: 60 hours
Delivery method: On-Line or in Person
Section C – Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3pm to 9pm
Term: Winter 2024 - March 20 to April 18, 2024
Duration: 60 hours
Delivery method: On-Line or in Person
Method of Learning
Hybrid Learning - A combination of online and onsite training tailored according to your needs to help you get the education you need at your own convenience
Required Materials
Tech Requirements for Attending Cestar Online Classes
Minimum Requirements
- A strong uninterrupted broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) connection with a minimum 600kbps bandwidth (up/down).
- A Laptop/Desktop computer equipped with a single core processor (at least 1 GHZ processing speed) or a smartphone/tablet with equivalent processing capabilities
- Good speakers/earphones to listen to the classes
- Browser - IE7+, Safari 5+, Firefox, Chrome
- Operating System - Windows XP, Mac OS 10.6, Linux distro based on 3.0 kernel, Android 5.0, iOS 10
Cestar Recommendations
- A strong uninterrupted broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) connection with a minimum 1.5Mbps bandwidth (up/down). You can also connect to the internet directly using your ethernet cable to improve your experience.
- Laptop/Desktop computer equipped with a dual core processor with at least 2 GHZ processing speed and a 4 GB RAM
- High Quality speakers/earphones to listen to the classes
- Browser & Operating System - We recommend using the latest version of the browser and operating system for an optimal online classroom experience.
Course Outline
The course will be delivered through a combination of video lessons, interactive exercises, and practical projects. Students will have the opportunity to work on projects and get feedback from instructors and peers. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of how to create engaging and educational content for children, and the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the animation and entertainment industry for children.
Module 1: Introduction to Animation and Entertainment for Children ,8Hours • Overview of the course and its goals
- Understanding the target audience: Children (Ages 2-12)
- The importance of educational and entertaining content for children
- Overview of the animation and entertainment industry
Module 2: Storytelling Techniques for Children,8Hours
- The importance of storytelling in animation and entertainment
- Understanding the different types of storytelling techniques for children • How to use storytelling techniques to create educational content
- Creating engaging stories for children
Module 3: Animation Techniques for Children,8Hours
- Overview of different animation techniques
- Understanding the different styles of animation
- The process of animation creation
- Creating animations that are both entertaining and educational.
Module 4: Creating Engaging and Educational Content for Children,8Hours. • The importance of creating educational content for children
- How to make learning fun and engaging for children
- Techniques for creating educational content that is both entertaining and educational. • Best practices for creating educational content for children.
Module 5: Working with Children in the Animation and Entertainment Industry, 8Hours.
- Understanding the needs and expectations of children in the animation and entertainment industry
- Best practices for working with children.
- Safety and ethical considerations when working with children.
- The importance of age-appropriate content
Module 6: Marketing and Promoting Your Content for Children, 8Hours. • Overview of the different channels for promoting your content
- Creating a marketing plan for your content
- The importance of building a strong brand in the animation and entertainment industry • The role of social media in promoting your content
Module 7: Conclusion, 8Hours
- Summary of the key points covered in the course.
- Best practices for creating engaging and educational content for children. • Career opportunities in the animation and entertainment industry for children
• Final thoughts and next steps. Practical work, Animation demonstration of the students in daycare facilities
Instructors
Aurora Plasa
Aurora is a compassionate, creative, and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. She is well equipped with an extensive background in versatile education environments in Montessori, Highscope, Regio Emilia approaches. She is a student-centric instructor, academic facilitator, and motivational coach, competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team and is well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
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