The Animation Project 2025 | Intake Form

The Animation Project (FREE)

Cohort 2 - Intake Form
Explore the fascinating world of animation through an engaging and dynamic workshop program! The Animation Project is back, we're ready for another exciting year of animating and storytelling.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to delve into the world of animation, learn from expert facilitators, and connect with fellow animation enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned animator or just starting your journey, The Animation Project 2025 is the perfect platform for you to explore, learn, and create!

What do I need to know about the program?

The program consists of 3 workshop modules running from October 20th - November 19th (Cohort 2). This is the second of two repeated cohorts, please sign up for just one of the two cohorts.

You will have the flexibility to sign up for all 3 modules or focus on a single one. The online sessions will be 2 hours long and the in-person sessions will be 4 hours long.

The program will conclude with an in-person session to celebrate the end of the program and give participants the opportunity to connect across both cohorts.

About Cristal Buemi, Lead Facilitator

Cristal Buemi is a Puerto Rican-Canadian, award-winning multidisciplinary artist (stop motion animation, video art/installation, collage and digital design) and educator. Her work pushes frame by frame experimental boundaries by exploring the diaspora through land and its relation to the body, ecology, materiality and inherent beauty found in the minutia. Her works have been exhibited worldwide including: Dawson City Film Fest, Sankofa Square, Animac, Harbourfront Centre, Fashion Art Toronto, Cardiff Animation Nights and broadcasted on AMC, MTV, BellMedia and HBO. Cristal holds a B.A. specializing in media production from TMU and an MA in Animation from Universidad de Vic-UCC / BAU Design College of Barcelona. She works as adjunct faculty at OCADU in the Experimental Animation program, as a course director at York University in Design and conducts frame by frame workshops internationally.
This program is for people ages 55+ living in North York. Are you eligible for this program?*

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All North York residents are encouraged to apply to this program, but please note that priority will be given to Indigenous, Black and People of Colour as well as to 2SLGBTQ+ community members and Newcomers (people who have arrived to Canada within 7 years). Do you self identify with one or more of these priority groups?*

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Would you like to attend the info session on August 22nd, from 11am to 12pm via Zoom?

Yes, I will register at the link below.I cannot attend, please send me the recording.No, thank you.
Register at the link below to attend the info session, or leave us your contact info to recieve a recording!
https://form-can.keela.co/info-session-sign-up-2025
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Prerequisites:*

Basic level of digital literacy. Can produce photos, videos, and send/receive emails, texts etc on their deviceHave the ability to record videos/audio and take photos with their smartphoneHave an interest in art, storytelling, filmmaking and thinking outside the boxBe open minded to learning new creative skills, and connecting with other members within the artistic community
Equipment:*

Reliable internet connection.A computer, tablet or smartphone to host weekly zoom classes (Device must be charged)A smartphone with a minimum storage space of 1GB (will be used as camera throughout the course and is separate from device that will host the class)Table or desk space used for small animation studioComfortable chairHeadphones
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Modules

Module 1: Foundations in Technology + Animation
Module 1: Foundations in Technology + Animation

Online | Max 20 participants

1) Digital Literacy + Me (Online)

Monday October 20th, 6-8pm

This workshop is all about getting comfortable with a virtual community and environments. We will explore different platforms/ terminology, file sharing spaces and review best practices for photo and video capturing on a smartphone.

2) Introduction to Frame by Frame Art Making (Online)

Wednesday October 22th, 6-8pm

We will begin to explore the wonderful world of Stop Motion Animation in this introductory workshop. Covering the history, terminology and basics of this diverse and unique medium where the possibilities are endless.
Sign me up for this module*

Yes, October 20th and 22ndNo

Module 2: Mixed Media Animation
Module 2: Mixed Media Animation

In-Person | Max 12 participants

All in-person workshops in this module will be at TAIS:
Located at 1411 Dufferin St Unit B, Toronto, ON M6H 4C7

1) Animation Principles

Saturday November 1st, 1-5pm

No matter what type of animation you are interested in, understanding the 12 principles of animation will help elevate your skills by creating smooth, engaging and interesting movements. Through discussion and practice, using found objects, we will discover what the principles are, and how they work together.

2) Collage + Paper

Saturday November 8th, 1-5pm

Through a hands-on approach, in this workshop we will discuss and explore the wonderful world of collage and paper puppets animation.
Sign me up for this module*

Yes, November 1st and 8thNo

Module 3: Storytelling
Module 3: Storytelling

Online | Max 20 participants

1) Deconstructing Stories

Monday November 10th, 6-8pm

To become better storytellers, we must understand what different types of story structures are out there. In this class, we will explore different narrative/ experimental visual storytelling formats through the use of colour, material, and movement.

2) Sound for Animation

Wednesday November 12th, 6-8pm

Music and Sound effects play an important role in animation. In this workshop we will dive into the use of sound in various animations, and how to capture tone, and mood when pairing movement with sound. We will also review how to source or create your very own sound effects.

3) Storyboarding

Monday November 17th 6-8pm

In this workshop we will learn the ins and outs of what makes a good storyboard.

4) Drawing in Animation

Wednesday November 19th, 6-8pm

Through a hands-on approach, in this workshop we will explore animated drawing techniques. Participants have the opportunity to create their very own expanded flipbooks.
Sign me up for this module*

Yes, November 10th,12th, 17th and 19ththNo

Final Session and Celebration - In person | North York Seniors Centre
This is an in-person session to celebrate the end of the program and give participants the opportunity to connect across both cohorts.

The exact date and time will be shared with participants once finalized, it will take place at the North York Seniors Centre late November.

All registrants and participants are welcome to join the session! Food and drink will be provided.
I would like to attend the celebration!*

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The Animation Project (FREE)

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In Partnership with TAIS, and the North York Seniors Centre!