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Alana Nikulina KolyadchikJuly 21, 2024My daughter attended a week of summer camp at Elite Animation Academy, and we will definitely take more of their camp courses! She loved it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Alison OsterbergJuly 16, 2024Fantastic week of summer camp! Our teen learned lots about animation and made new friends. Excellent investment!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Lindsay FJuly 13, 2024My children enjoyed the camp. The staff and owner were so great with the kids and they learned a lot!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Dan WeinsteinJuly 5, 2024My daughter has been taking classes since 2018. It is the only place we found in all of Florida where she can interact with real animators and fulfill her dreams of becoming one herself. The staff is extremely professional and the environment fosters creativity regardless of the level of the student. Highly recommend.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.L PJuly 5, 2024My daughter was considered by everyone to draw very nicely. She follows many online "drawing guidance", yet the Elite Academy Open House served to identify crucial steps in the process that were omitted in these online tutoring courses. I registered her for the Foundational Drawing class. She loved it and every day looked forward to her next class. Todd was very attentive to detail and very courteous when addressing questions and needs of both parent and child. Woody also has a great personality and my daughter said she loves his teaching style and that he explains very well while making learning fun. I interacted with almost everyone that was working or assisting there and can't complain about any of them. The learning process in the Academy and the techniques taught make a world of a difference in the outcome and how long it takes to get there (without depleting the world of erasers). LOL Thank you for offering this opportunity.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.mickey bracyJune 29, 2024Amazing camp! Todd and staff are truly talented! My son and niece enjoyed every moment of Anime camp.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.karin egelandJune 24, 2024Wonderful summer camp programs. My daughter loves it. She is excited to be able to focus on her areas of interest and has learned so much. 😁Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Holly SmithJune 24, 2024My daughter attended a summer camp and this was her review: "I was in the Foundational drawing camp and cannot recommend it highly enough! Mr. Woody gave me great and detailed feedback/suggestions on my work, and he taught us how to draw multiple kinds of objects, fruit, cloth, and people. I’ve taken a lot of art courses, but this class was taught completely differently than any course I’ve taken before. Whether you’re new to drawing or have been drawing for years, I highly recommend this camp!" An additional review after she attended a second camp: "I really enjoyed the gesture drawing camp with Mr. Woody! I didn’t have a great understanding of how to draw people and anatomy going into the camp, but by the end of the week, my drawing had significantly improved. This is a great course, highly recommend!"Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Kensen JohnJune 7, 2024My daughter (9) had a great experience during the summer camp. She learned a lot during the Foundational drawing class.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.mandala lifeoMay 26, 2024Thank you.
Why Do I Need Elite Animation Academy?
Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:
Expert Instruction: Learn from former Disney and Marvel animators who bring professional experience and a passion for teaching.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover 2D and 3D animation, video editing, special effects, and game design, tailored to all skill levels.
Flexible Learning: Offering both in-studio and online classes, accessible from anywhere.
Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and support.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest industry technology and software.
Successful Alumni: Graduates have been accepted into prestigious art schools and built successful careers.
Engaging Programs: Popular summer camps and regular courses keep students inspired and learning year-round.
Community and Networking: Join a supportive and vibrant community of artists and animators.
Why Should I Choose Elite Animation Academy?
Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:
Who is Elite Animation Academy?
We are “Developing Young Minds Through The Art Of Animation”
“Elite Animation Academy provides art and animation training. Bringing students together with experienced animation instructors to maximize marketability and opportunities. Our vision is to become the best Animation Academy in the world. Elite Animation also hosts the Digital Arts for Autism (DAFA) school for adults with autism. DAFA is a program partner for the Florida Gardiner Scholarship Step Up program, a statewide initiative designed for children with special needs.”
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“Elite Animation Academy has plenty of qualities which makes it the ideal learning center for young kids who show any artistic interest. It’s mentors are quite experienced in their fields, coming from big name companies like Disney and Marvel among others. The only trait these educators share which is greater than their artistic skill is their patience and ability to teach. From someone who has been around Elite Animation for plenty of years, I can assure anyone that with dedication, results are very easily attainable.”
Ali Malik
Ringling College of Art and Design
“Elite Animation Academy provides an ideal environment for any student to further their artistic skills & style. The instructors are not only knowledgeable, but bring their own experiences working in the arts to class. In addition to the talent the instructors share with students, they are encouraging and engaging. On several occasions, instructors have given me to tools and confidence to push myself to a higher skill level. My involvement at Elite Animation Academy has led me to attend summer seminars at SCAD, where the instructors were impressed by my previous training. Next year, I hope to use the skills I’ve obtained at Elite Animation Academy to explore other summer seminars at CalArts”
Peyton Cantle
SCAD or CalArts
“I really enjoyed attending Elite Animation Academy! The courses I took were fun, and gave me a useful foundation in Character Design and Animation, as well as helping me build my portfolio. The mentoring I received there was also very helpful, and I’m thankful for that guidance. Taking courses at Elite Animation Academy helped solidify my love for animation and illustration, and I hope to keep growing the skills I learned there in the future.”
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Ringling College or Art & Design
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ELITE ANIMATION ACADEMY OFFERS SUMMER CAMP ANIMATION SERIES FOR STUDENTS AROUND THE WORLD
“Summer camps available online and in-studio for KIDS wanting to collaborate with Disney Animators to share artistry, ideas,
and engage in traditional and digital animation learning.”
May 19, 2024 (Orlando, Florida) Well known, Orlando-based Elite Animation
Academy has announced their 10th annual Summer Animation Camp Series. The weekly sessions will run from Monday, June 3, through Friday, August 9, from 10 am to 3pm, EST.
On-line and in-studio classes are taught by Disney Animators and other professionals in the field, to include Traditional Animation, Foundational Drawing, Character Design, Gesture Drawing & Sketching, and Anime – Manga, (Japanese animation comics). Additional modules offer Comics and Cartooning; Animatics Storyboarding; Video Editing and Special Effects; 2D Character Animation, and 3D Animation Foundation.
“Summer is a fun time for students to recharge, but also an opportunity to hone new skills; especially those young minds who are imaginative, artistic, and innovatively visionary. Our international Academy is the perfect opportunity for students looking to enhance skills in design, animation, and even storyboarding,” said Todd West, Elite Animation Academy Summer Camp Series, director.
“Elite’s summer camps provide a myriad of creative disciplines and instruction, which are comprehensively designed to teach, the ‘art of animation. Instructors are industry professionals having expansive backgrounds with major movie studios such as Disney, Marvel, BlueSky, Laika, Sony, Fox, and more.” added West.
In advance of the summer camps, Elite will offer a Summer Camp Open House for those who wish to tour our studio, meet instructors, and review camp offerings. The Open House events will be held on Saturday, June 1; June 8; and June 15; from 1 pm to 4 pm, at 3107 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, Florida. Students need not be present at Open House events to participate in summer camps.
The cost for each camp series (1-week) is $475 per student, plus a small administrative fee. Elite Animation will provide all supplies. For more information, contact Todd West, Summer Camp Series director, at 407.459.7959, or twest@eliteanimationacademy.com.
Elite Animation Academy has experienced remarkable growth in the Central Florida region, serving more than four hundred full-time, in-studio, students annually, with thousands of online students from around the globe.
The founders, Todd and Gladys West envisioned a vibrant design studio with a noble mission: “Developing Young Minds through the Art of Animation.” In a little more than a decade, Elite Animation Academy has grown to include an expansive lineup of summer camps, in-studio courses, and virtual course opportunities where students can acquire vital design skills while developing top-notch portfolios to support future college or university enrollment in the arts, and/or career enhancement credentials as artists.
About Elite Animation Academy: Founded in 2012 by former Disney animators,
Elite Animation Academy provides art and animation training. Bringing students
together with experienced animation instructors to maximize marketability and
opportunities. Our vision is to become the best Animation Academy in the world. Elite Animation also hosts the Digital Arts for Autism (DAFA) school for adults with autism. DAFA is a program partner for the Florida Gardiner Scholarship StepUp program, a statewide initiative designed for children with special needs.
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Dear Todd West,
TWO GREAT WORKSHOPS ADDED !
MARK YOUR CALENDARS only $25 each – all supplies included !
JUNE 1st – FIGURE DRAWING w/ former Disney Artist – Woody Woodman
Woody Woodman is an artist, storyteller and teacher with 20 years in the animation industry. I began my pursuit to become a professional artist, and enrolled at Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota Florida, where I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
I was recruited by Walt Disney Feature Animation and continued my education in their internship program in Orlando Florida in July of 1997. I began my animation career as an ‘inbetweener’ on the film “Mulan” with Barry Cook. I worked on several films; “Tarzan,” “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Lilo & Stitch” Then I was accepted into the story department working with some of the finest storyboard artists and directors in the business. I also worked on “Treasure Planet” with Ron Clements, John Musker and Glen Keane. I continued to work for Disney in the story department on “Brother Bear” and a few films that where never realized, until the Orlando studio was shut down in 2003. Woody has continued his Animation experience working with such clients such as: Aardman, Lucas Films, Laika and 20 Century Fox.
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JUNE 8th – ANIME MANGA – w / former Marvel Comic Book Artist – Chi Wang
Chi Wang is a freelance graphic artist with 30 years of experience in the comic book industry. He started out in 1993 as an intern at Marvel Comics Editorial Department and has worked professionally since for all of the major American comic companies such as Marvel, DC, and Archie Comics. He also provided lettering and prepress material for Japanese manga companies such as Viz Media, Tokyo Pop and Yen Press. These past work experiences have brought him extensive knowledge of both American and Japanese art-style and how it applies to story-telling in comics, anime and manga.
Chi Wang currently owns and operates “Excel Comics” a digital publisher of original comic contents and illustrated novels.
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SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSE
Learn about our great Summer Camps during the hours of 1 PM to 4 PM on either JUNE 1st or JUNE 8th – tour our studio, enroll for the best summer camp experience ever ! – to meet send email to :
Reach out to the Camp Director at twest@eliteanimationacademy.com.
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Dear Todd West,
Join us on Saturday- May18th 4:30PM to 7:30PM Storyboarding Workshop from former
Disney Animator Woody Woodman.
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$25 ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED !
AGES – 15 years and up
Join us for a Storyboarding Workshop with former Disney Animator Woody Woodman! Learn the art of storytelling through visuals from a pro. This in person event will be held at Elite Animation Academy in Orlando. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned animator. Limited seats available, so secure your spot now! This event is for age groups 15 and up with a basic understanding of drawing. We will break our students up into groups according to ability. Adults welcome ! This event is being held at Elite Animation Academy located at 3107 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida 32804
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We offer FREE student assessments and studio tours. Appointments are necessary, We schedule these assessments on Saturday’s from the hours of 10 AM to 12 NOON (30mins).
There’s no better time than now to reignite your passion for animation.Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, join us you unleash your creative spirit with us.
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