Spring '10 Course Descriptions: 10-13 Years
KidToons
KidToons: Second Frame
First Take
Second Take
Lights, Camera, Action
Special Effects and Make-Up
Cinemania
Acting for the Camera
KidToons
10–11 years & 12–13 years
12 sessions
If you can imagine it, you can make it happen in the Lab’s Animation Studio!
• Create stop-motion animated films using clay, paper, sand and other fun materials
• Invent your own characters and creatures, and bring them to life
• Record voiceovers in the Recording Studio, choose sound effects, and even compose original music using GarageBand
• Star in a live-action stop motion film
• Class size: 9
10–11 YEARS
12 Fridays, Feb. 5–May 7 (no class Feb. 19 & April 2)
4:00–6:00 pm
P21SP10A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
10–11 YEARS - VACATION CAMP
5 sessions, March 29–April 2 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
P21SP10C
$600/$540(JBFC members, Family level and above)
12–13 YEARS
12 Tuesdays, Feb. 2–May 4 (no class Feb. 16 & March 30)
4:00–6:00 pm
P21SP10B
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for younger students.
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
KIDTOONS: Second Frame
10–13 years
12 sessions
Calling all animators! Take your craft to the next level.
• Learn more advanced animation formulas
• Expand your storytelling skills
• A great opportunity for guided instruction as you work intensively on a project
• Prior experience with iStopMotion required
• Class size: 9
12 Mondays, Feb. 1–May 3 (no class Feb. 15 & March 29)
4:00–6:00 pm
P26SP10A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
First Take
10–11 years & 12–13 years
12 sessions
The first step in becoming a filmmaker.
• Experience the entire production process from storyboarding and screenwriting to directing, acting, and editing
• The class becomes a collaborative production team, learning and working together
• A great way to begin to make films
• Class size: 8
10–11 YEARS
12 Wednesdays, Feb. 3–May 5 (no class Feb. 17 & March 31)
4:00–6:00 pm
P03SP10A
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
10–11 years - VACATION CAMP
4 sessions, Feb. 16–19 • 9:00 am–4:00 pm
P03SP10C
$500/$450 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
12–13 years
12 Thursdays, Feb. 4–May 6 (no class Feb. 18 and April 1)
4:00–6:00 pm
P03SP10B
$570/$513 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for younger and older students.
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
Second Take - VACATION CAMP
12–13 years
5 sessions
If you’ve completed first take, this is for you. In this intermediate program you’ll learn more advanced features of Final Cut Pro, enhance your knowledge of lighting and sound, and study the art of directing actors. Students become a production crew, helping each other throughout the week. Group size: 8
March 29–April 2 • 10:00 am–5:00 pm
P27SP10A
$600/$540 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for older students.
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
Lights, Camera, Action
10–11 years
6 sessions
An all-access pass to the Media Arts Lab. Every week you’ll produce a mini-project in each space of the state-of-the-art facility!
• Create green-screen special effects in the Sound Stage
• Record dialogue in the Recording Studio
• Act in a short film
• Shoot and edit footage
• Animate scenes using stop motion
• Class size: 8
6 Mondays, March 22–May 3 (no class March 29) • 4:00–6:00 pm
P20SP10A
$290/$261 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
6 Mondays, May 10–June 21 (no class May 31) • 4:00–6:00 pm
P20SP10B
$290/$261 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for younger students.
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
Special Effects and Make-Up
10–11 years
1 session
Smoke and mirrors, blood and beauty!
• Learn how to create fake wounds
• Invent characters and creatures
• Use the green screen and the Sound Stage to create magical illusions
Saturday, April 10 • 9:30 am–12:30 pm
P14SP10A
$40/$36 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Also offered for younger students.
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
Cinemania
12–13 years
10 sessions
Travel the world without leaving your seat! Watching movies has never been so much fun.
• Exciting discussion brings the viewing experience to life
• Watch an amazing assortment of films that are all about a child or teenager
• Open to students attending schools that do not already participate. Check with your school before registering
• 5 spaces each session
10 Tuesdays, Jan. 5–March 16 (no class Feb. 16)
3:30–6:00 pm
P07SP10A
$100
10 Wednesdays, Jan. 6–March 17 (no class Feb. 17)
3:30–6:00 pm
P07SP10B
$100
10 Tuesdays, April 6–June 8
3:30–6:00 pm
P07SP10C
$100
10 Wednesdays, April 7–June 9
3:30–6:00 pm
P07SP10D
$100
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8
Acting for the Camera - VACATION CAMP
12–13 years
4 sessions
Through creative exercises and other activities, you’ll explore the technical, emotional, and physical aspects of onscreen performance, which has its own techniques. You’ll also learn about the working relationship between actors and directors. No experience required. Group size: 8
Feb. 16–19 • 10:00 am–5:00 pm
P10SP10A
$500/$450 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8