Summer 2024

Animation Bootcamps

Overview:

This Summer, BRIC is proud to partner with East Los Angeles College (ELAC), Los Angeles City College (LACC), and Berkeley City College (BCC) to offer Pre-Apprenticeship Animation Bootcamps for local high school students and rising artists. At little to no cost, these courses are designed to give students from all backgrounds and experience levels the hands-on exposure and experience that can lead to a career in entertainment.

Enrolled students will:

  • Learn fundamental skills

  • Gain experience with industry software

  • And work on portfolio-building projects that will prepare them for pursuing a career in animation, visual effects, or gaming.

After completing the bootcamp, students will also receive one free submission to earn a BRIC Digital Badge, which can be added to their resumes and professional profiles.

Spots are available on a first come, first served basis, with classes beginning in June 2024!

Available Courses:

Fundamentals of Animation

7 Weeks | June 10 - July 28 | ELAC Campus

Introduction to Game Design

6 Weeks | June 17 - July 25 | BCC Online

Introduction to 3D Animation

6 Weeks | June 17 - July 25 | BCC Online

3D Computer Graphics

5 Weeks | July 1 - August 8 | LACC Campus

  • This course provides foundational animation concepts. The concepts include squash and stretch, anticipation, overlapping action, analyzing, and depicting natural forces. The techniques introduced include drawing, puppet making, sand, paint, and cutouts, providing the basic principles of animation focusing on timing and weight through a series of projects using Toon Boom Harmony.

    • 7-week course from June 10th to July 28th

    • Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 11:00 AM - 2:40 PM

    • Classes will be held in-person on ELAC’s campus in Monterey Park

    • Free for high school students residing in California

    • Low-cost to free for non-high school students who complete a FAFSA form (identify ELAC as your school for Summer 2024) and are California residents

    • If you are an out-of-state student, you will have to pay the per unit fee. This class is 3 units ($388 per unit; $1200 for the class).

  • UPDATE: The prerequisite: Drawing I Class, Anim 201 is no longer required to enroll in this course. Students must be comfortable with basic drawing skills in order to successfully complete this course.

    There are still spots available for this class! We encourage students to enroll by Friday, June 14th.

    To enroll in this course, register as an ELAC student and reach out to BRIC (contact@bricfoundation.org) to register for this course.

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANIMATION

1. Register as an ELAC Student
2. Contact us to enroll 
Course offered by: 
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  • This course will introduce students to game theory and interactive computer game design. Students will learn analysis and application of concepts, such as pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, branching storytelling, interactive parameters, and interface design through the use of flowcharts, storyboards, story scripts and programming languages.

    This class is first in a sequence and required to pass if interested in taking the next intermediate course: "Introduction to Game Levels" (Fall 2024).

    • 6-week course from June 17th to July 25th

    • Every Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday from 5:30 PM - 7:45 PM and 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM

    • Classes will be held online.

      • This class has both required online meetings and required online learning activities. Students must be available to meet online for the days/hours listed for this section and log into their course site multiple times a week to complete the online learning activities as directed.

    • Free for high school students residing in California

    • Low-cost to free for non-high school students who complete a FAFSA form (identify BCC as your school for Summer 2024) and are California residents

    • If you are an out-of-state student, you will have to pay the per unit fee. This class is 3 units ($388 per unit; $1200 for the class).

  • To enroll in this course, first register as a BCC student and reach out to BRIC (contact@bricfoundation.org) to register for this course.

INTRODUCTION TO GAME DESIGN

1. Register as a BCC Student
2. Contact us to enroll 
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  • This course will introduce students to the theory, history and production techniques of 3D Animation. Students will learn about pre-production through post-production and deliverables; considerations for game and other industries; and gain experience with Maya.

  • 6-week course from June 17th to July 25th

    Every Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00 PM - 8:15 PM and 8:30 PM - 9:45 PM.

    Classes will be held online.

    This class has both required online meetings and required online learning activities. Students must be available to meet online for the days/hours listed for this section and log into their course site multiple times a week to complete the online learning activities as directed.

    • Free for high school students residing in California

    • Low-cost to free for non-high school students who complete a FAFSA form (identify BCC as your school for Summer 2024) and are California residents

    • If you are an out-of-state student, you will have to pay the per unit fee. This class is 3 units ($388 per unit; $1200 for the class).

  • To enroll in this course, first register as a BCC student and reach out to BRIC (contact@bricfoundation.org) to register for this course.

INTRODUCTION TO 3D ANIMATION

1. Register as a BCC Student
2. Contact us to enroll 
Course offered by: 
Featured industry software:

  • Students will explore three-dimensional digital design techniques, concepts and applications employed as tools in the creation of games and animation. Students will focus on three-dimensional modeling and rendering techniques used in Maya to create objects and environments for graphics and multimedia.

    • 5-week course from July 1st to August 8th

    • Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

    • Classes will be held in-person on LACC’s campus in East Hollywood

    • Free for high school students residing in California

    • Low-cost to free for non-high school students who complete a FAFSA form (identify LACC as your school for Summer 2024) and are California residents

    • If you are an out-of-state student, you will have to pay the per unit fee. This class is 3 units ($388 per unit; $1200 for the class).

  • Encouraged deadline: June 12, 2024

    To enroll in this course, please complete the form below and contact BRIC to let us know that you’ve submitted the form at contact@bricfoundation.org.

3D COMPUTER GRAPHICS

1. Submit the Form
2. Contact us to enroll 
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