Designed to advance the skills of professional stop-motion animators, the 4-week intensive course starts with 2 weeks at Foliascope Studio in France, followed by 2 weeks at Aardman in the UK.
Aardman and Foliascope have teamed with Rhinoceros to launch a training program designed to advance the skills of professional stop-motion animators.
The four-week intensive will begin with two weeks at Foliascope Studio in France, followed by two weeks at the Aardman Academy in the UK. The training will focus on enhancing animation technique, speed, character performance, and expressivity.
Applications for the training program open this September, with the course scheduled to begin March 2026. The training is fully funded for eight selected animators, with support from AFDAS, France Travail Scène et Image, and the participating studios.
“The Aardman Academy has existed for over 20 years training, nurturing and inspiring new talent,” said Rachel Plant, producer at The Aardman Academy. “We are delighted to be partnering with Foliascope and Rhinoceros with this new course to inspire the next generation of animators Interested animators can apply via the Rhinoceros website. Full funding is available through AFDAS for those who meet eligibility criteria.”
The training program will be presented June 11 in Mifa at 4pm at Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes booth C33.
Source: Foliascope
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