Drawing For Animation Course - NYC - March 26, 2012

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STEPHEN DeSTEFANO'S DRAWING FOR ANIMATION COURSE
Public Event for Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA · By Ellen S. Abramowitz and Danny Fingeroth

March 26, 2012 at 6:30pm until April 23 at 9:30pm

Museum of Comic & Cartoon Art (MoCCA)
594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets), Suite 401
New York, NY 10012

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MoCCA Education: DRAWING FOR ANIMATED CARTOONS: DESIGN AND STORYBOARDING, with STEPHEN DeSTEFANO

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art – MoCCA – is proud to announce the next course from its Adult Education Department, headed by Sr VP of Education, Danny Fingeroth:

DRAWING FOR ANIMATED CARTOONS: DESIGN AND STORYBOARDING
Instructor: STEPHEN DeSTEFANO
4 sessions, MONDAYS March 26; April 2, 16, 23
[No session April 9]
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
TUITION:
**EARLY BIRD SPECIAL EXTENDED!** Register by March 22:
$250 | $240 for MoCCA members
Register after March 22:
$285 | $275 for MoCCA members

In this eye-opening course, STEPHEN DeSTEFANO will focus on design and composition for characters, backgrounds and storyboards—in other words, on the overall drawing process for an animated production. The course will show you how to design characters and backgrounds from a script, and how to compose shots for storyboards from the same script—all with a focus on drawing.

Notes--
1) Tools required for class. 2 pencils, an eraser, a sense of humor.

2) Students will be supplied with an animation script to work from from; model sheets of characters, props and backgrounds to incorporate into their storyboards; and several sheets of thumbnail and storyboard templates.

STEPHEN DeSTEFANO began his cartooning career in 1985 drawing the fondly remembered ‘Mazing Man for DC Comics. In 1992, he began working in television animation, drawing backgrounds for Nickelodeon's original Ren and Stimpy Show, eventually being promoted to storyboard artist. Studios and productions he has storyboarded for include Warner Bros (on Batman, Superman, Batman Beyond, and The Brave and the Bold); Universal Studios (on Earthworm Jim, Baby Huey, Beethoven, and The Woody Woodpecker Show); and Cartoon Network on several productions, including his own animated pilot film, The Thundermans. Stephen has served as an art director for Katbot, a Disney Television production, and as storyboard and design supervisor on Adult Swim's The Venture Brothers. (eventually being dubbed "the guru" by show creator Jackson Publick). He continues to work in animation, as well as comic books. His graphic novel, Lucky in Love (co-created with writer George Chieffet), was recently published by Fantagraphics Books.

http://www.moccany.org


Other MoCCA classes this spring:

MASTER CLASS IN COMICS WRITING
Instructor: PETER DAVID
One session, TUESDAY March 20, 2012
7:00 PM-9:00 PM

TUITION:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register by March 10:
$40 | $35 for MoCCA members
Register after March 10:
$50 | $45 for MoCCA members


THE ART AND TECHNIQUE OF COMIC BOOK INKING
Instructor: PHYLLIS NOVIN
4 sessions, WEDNESDAYS March 28; April 4, 18, 25
[No session April 11]
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
TUITION [includes materials fee*]:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register by March 15:
$220 | $210 for MoCCA members
Register after March 15:
$245 | $235 for MoCCA members


COMICS STORYTELLING WORKSHOP INTENSIVE
Instructor: DEAN HASPIEL
TUESDAY, April 3 [ONE SESSION]
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
TUITION:
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register by March 15:
$75 | $65 for MoCCA members
Register after March 15:
$80 | $70 for MoCCA members


Unless otherwise indicated, all classes will be held at:
MoCCA
594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets)
Suite 401
New York, NY 10012

Press Contact: Ellen S. Abramowitz / eabramowitz@moccany.org

For more information and to register, call 212-254-3511 or go to http://www.moccany.org.

The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art - MoCCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to the preservation, study and display of all forms of comic and cartoon art. The museum promotes greater understanding and appreciation of the artistic, cultural and historical significance of comic and cartoon art through a variety of events, exhibitions, and educational programs. The museum is located at 594 Broadway (between Houston and Prince Streets) in New York City. MoCCA is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays from 12:00-5:00 pm. Suggested donation to the museum is $6 but free for MoCCA Members as well as for children 12 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult).

[The Venture Bros. TM & ® 2012 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. A Time Warner Company.]