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Dear Students,

First, I want to wish you good health. Take care of yourself and family members in your home. Social distancing is extremely important right now so stay home as much as you can.

I understand that people are feeling stressed about the state of the world right now. Doing art or animation might not be the right thing for you in this moment. That's okay. Do activities that help you feel better. I am going to make suggestions for art/animation related activities because it makes me feel better to be creative. So please choose an assignment that interests you--but do it for yourself. Don't do it for me. You will not be graded on any of this, it is for your own personal enrichment. If you complete work please email it to me or put it in the dropbox. With your permission, I might post it to this blog.

-Mr. H

Animation 1 (1st and 6th period):

Go to the dropbox and watch the first video in Maya Unit 01. The videos are numbered so make sure you go in order. The first video is 01 - Channel Box 1 and 2.mp4

If you have not yet setup Maya go this page for instructions.

Animation 3 (2nd Period):

Please email me about your portfolio. You all have individual needs and I'd like to address them one on one. If you want to put your portfolio on pause for a week or two that's okay.

BaM Animation recently released a great video on character design. Definitely watch this when you have time and maybe think about some the key takeaways and do some drawing. Draw characters just for fun. Draw digitally or on paper with a trusty #2 pencil. It never fails you!

Video Link Here

Yearbook (3rd Period):

There is still work that can be done for the yearbook! We need candid photos. Text your friends and see if they have anything on their phones! Email all photos to peter.heckel@ousd.org. I'm still working on the software issue for those of you that want to work at home.

Animation 2 (4th Period):

I know that the films are on hold for now. I'm working on providing solutions for those of you that want to continue. For now, draw something that makes you happy. Think about making a one panel comic that might bring some laughter to a friend or family member. Or maybe you want to make a meme. Do you need access to digital tools? Email me and I'll give you some options.