This intensive course focuses on the essential principles that bring animated characters to life:
–       Gesture drawing to capture the essence of a pose
–       Expressive mark-making
–       Lines of action, rhythm & exaggeration
–       Shape language
–       Weight, structure & anatomy
–       Dedicated sessions on hands
–       Movement & action analysis

Each class includes short lectures, live demonstrations, and constructive critiques in a supportive, professional environment.

All drawing materials and paper are supplied.

This course is designed for animation professionals with previous life drawing experience who want to refine and deepen their skills for industry practice.

About Niall:

With over 20 years of teaching experience, Niall Laverty brings a wealth of industry and academic expertise. He is an Assistant Lecturer at IADT and a guest lecturer at GOBELINS Paris, The Animation Workshop, VIA University College, and Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg. He also teaches in-house and online at award-winning studios including Brown Bag Films and Boulder Media. Niall’s teaching is grounded in 15 years of animation industry experience and a deep passion for life drawing as a foundation for great animation.

If you’re ready to strengthen your drawing, sharpen your observation, and bring more life to your animation work, this course is for you.

Where: IADT – Room QW005
When: March 3 – May 19 (11 Weeks)
Time: Tuesday evenings, 18:00 – 20:30
Tutor: Niall Laverty

This course is free of charge but places are limited so secure your spot by signing up below.