Music & Paper Art
Sean wang
Residency Artist at NIF
Professional French Horn player, experienced in musical performances.
Meena Ditchaiwong
Experienced illustrator, designer, and educator.
Summer Camp: Exploring Visual and Musical Elements in Animation
This summer camp invites students to dive into the captivating world of animation, focusing on the visual artistry and musical brilliance of famous films. Learners will explore how dynamic animation and Joe Hisaishi's masterful scores enhance the emotional and narrative depth of these films. Through examining scenes, such as intense battle sequences and the peaceful renewal of nature, students will discover the integration of visuals and music in storytelling.
The course will also cover key character analyses and delve into cultural symbolism within these animations. As a hands-on activity, students will create their own paper artwork, featuring their favorite characters, backgrounds, or even a short stop-motion animation, bringing their creative visions to life.
Group 1 :
August 18th – 22nd (Ages: 8 - 11 )
Group Size: 8 students
Time:9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost:$1000/week/per
Story List:
1. Disney Animation - The Lion King
2. Chinese Animation - Big Fish & Begonia
3. The Nutcracker
Group 2 :
August 25th – 30th (Ages: 12 and Up)
Group Size: 8 students
Time:9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost:$1000/week/per
Story List:
1. Howl's Moving Castle
2. Hayao Miyazaki - Princess Mononoke
3. Chinese Animation - Big Fish & Begonia
Stop Motion animation
(Ages: 12 and Up)
After learning about the role of music in animation, students will create their own characters inspired by the animations they studied. They will bring these characters to life using paper cut-out designs and stop-motion animation. This hands-on activity allows students to apply their understanding of storytelling, visual design, and the integration of music to enhance their animated creations.
After learning about the role of music in animation, students will create their own characters inspired by the animations they studied. They will use paper art to design these characters, considering their connections and backgrounds from the story. The project will culminate in the creation of a mobile hanging, showcasing their characters
Paper Art Project
(Ages: 8 - 11 )
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Meet Our Special Instructor!
Sean Wang
Sean Wang is a talented French horn player who has been actively involved in various musical fields and prominent projects. He has served as the understudy horn player for Broadway's Aladdin, a horn player with the New England Film Orchestra, and the principal horn player of the New England Brass Band.