This class will focus on the practice of solid figure construction to aid in the creation of characters. We will create characters to complete a 1-2 page comic in order to practice critical drafting skills such as perspective, visual storytelling, composition, graphic design, etc., as well as figurative skills such as acting and performance. This drafting bootcamp-style class is meant to challenge your drawing abilities.
A virtual room link will be sent to you up to 24 hours prior to your class start date.
Complimentary 10-day access to each recorded session. Recordings are emailed the day after each live session.
Both digital and traditional media can be used, but digital is recommended for this class.
Digital: Recommended software includes but is not limited to: Photoshop (w/stylus), Clip Studio, Procreate, Affinity, etc.
Traditional: 18″ x 24″ newsprint pad or sketchbook of any size, charcoal, conte, brush pen, or anything dark and bold. Avoid regular graphite pencils as they do not show well on camera.
This online course requires the use of the Zoom program. You will need a computer, tablet or smartphone (with camera preferred) and internet. To download the program, click on the following link: zoom.us/download.
A Zoom meeting link will be sent to you up to 24 hours prior to your class start date. If you need help with Zoom, please let us know and we will schedule a short tutorial for you prior to your class.
April Connors is an Illustrator and Visual Development artist based in Los Angeles. She has also taught at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Gnomon School of Visual Effects, 3Kicks Fine Art Studio and Otis College of Art and Design. April has exhibited her works in a number of countries including Hong Kong, Mexico and the United States. Her work is traditional and dynamic in nature, also holding experience in Fashion Illustration. April has studied at the Concept Design Academy, 3Kicks Art Studio, and Art Center at Night.
Course Changes or Cancellations
LAAFA reserves the right to cancel any class/workshop, limit workshop size, change class/workshop times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule.
If a class/workshop is cancelled; students may transfer to another class/workshop, use credit on artschoolvideos.com, keep credit on file or be issued a full refund.
Refunds and Transfers
All online classes and workshops are non-refundable.
Absences
There are no make-ups available for online courses. Students are emailed a 10-day access to each recorded session, made available the next day after the live session.
Information
Campus Address
16926 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 708-9232
contactus@laafa.edu
Business Hours
Phone Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Main Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
LAAFA campus will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023; in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.