Workshops

DAFT’s ANIMATION & VIDEO CAMPS

Students learn animation and/or video techniques, storyboard, direct, and collaborate on the production of a short film and/or animation during an intensive one week workshop designed to accommodate students of all abilities.
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UPCOMING ANIMATION & VIDEO CAMPS:

WHAT: DAFT’s SUMMER VIDEO CAMP 2012 – Huntington Woods
WHEN: August 6 – 10, 2012. Monday – Friday. 9:00am – 3:00pm.
WHERE: Huntington Woods Recreation Center, 26325 Scotia Road, Huntington Woods, MI
WHO: Students Grades 3-5

TO REGISTER CALL: 248.541.3030

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DAFT’s SUMMER VIDEO CAMP 2012 – Huntington Woods

WHAT: DAFT’s SUMMER ANIMATION CAMP 2012 – HVCA Highland
WHEN: August 13 – 17, 2012. Monday – Friday. 9:00am – 3:00pm.
WHERE: HVCA, 205 W. Livingston Road, Highland, MI
WHO: Ages 12-Adult

TO REGISTER CALL: 248.889.8660

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DAFT’s SUMMER ANIMATION CAMP 2012 – HVCA Highland

WHAT: FOCUS ON FILMMAKING – MICHIGAN FILM CAMP 2012 – SAUGATUCK
WHEN: August 27 – 31, 2012. Monday – Friday. 9:00am – 4:30pm.
WHERE: The Saugatuck Center for the Arts, 400 Culver St, Saugatuck, MI 49453 FACILITY PHONE: 269.857.2399
WHO: Ages 14-Adult

TO REGISTER ONLINE: michiganfilmcamp.com

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FOCAL POINT VIDEO WORKSHOP

A weeklong workshop that covers all aspects of video production including storyboarding, scriptwriting, use of camera, editing and sound. Focal Point is open to beginner through advanced students. Special workshop sessions for teachers are offered and university credit is available for an additional fee paid to Central Michigan University.
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ART IN MOTION WORKSHOP

This is an intensive, yet absolutely fun, week-long summer workshop for adults in animation. An overview of the many types of animation is provided with instruction in editing and sound as well. Classroom applications for teachers are discussed and university credit is also available. Housing for adults is available at a small additional charge.
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UPCOMING ART IN MOTION WORKSHOP:

WHAT: ART IN MOTION WORKSHOP 2012
WHEN: July 9 – 13, 2012. Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-1pm
WHERE: Howell Nature Center 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell, MI 48843
WHO: Art Teachers & Other Interested Adults
COST: Before May 15, 2012 – $575, After May 15, 2012 – $600
With Accommodations: Add $100
DOWNLOAD: ART IN MOTION 2012 BROCHURE PDF

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MICHIGAN YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL: This annual 3-day celebration of the arts is held on the campus of Western Michigan University. DAFT selects a group of students to represent the art of film and video. At the Festival students study with media professionals, present their work to the public and have the opportunity to see the finest student work in other artistic disciplines. The 2011 Festival will be May 13-15.

STUDENT ANIMATION WORKSHOP: A group of high school students from across the state are selected to take part in this intensive workshop. For four weekends the students meet to learn the art of animation using traditional methods as well as the newest technology. Applications will be available when funding is secured.

WORKSHOPS and ARTIST RESIDENCIES: DAFT can assist your school or community organization by designing workshops or arranging visiting artists to suit your needs.