Anime Character Design and Special Effects

Based on Anime (Japanese animation) this residency focuses on cartooning techniques that teach students the elements of design and how to draw human figures in perspective. Janice uses a "game" approach to animation exercises so each student is encouraged to work at their own level. The storyboarding technique students learn utilizes literacy skills and integrates drawing, character invention and writing. Janice is the Director of The Branch Out Project, which teaches non-artists how to draw using visual thinking, communication and problem solving techniques. She exhibits her paintings on paper and ceramics at local galleries and is on the fine arts faculty at Rosemont College.

Grades 1-12    25 students per class
$475 per day (5 day minimum. Includes planning session)
Materials: $2 per student

Branch Out: Drawing in 3-D
This residency teaches students advanced 3-dimensional drawing skills by tapping into different methods of learning. For verbal and visual learners alike, Janice helps them to develop basic drawing techniques and approaches by applying 3-D forms to everyday objects, such as the human body, trees, worms and apples.

Grades 1-12    25 students per class
$475 per day (3 day minimum. Includes planning session)
$80 materials fee