Arts Umbrella's digital arts classes give students the chance to explore various aspects of the digital world. In these classes, accomplished artist instructors show students how to use the computer as a tool for creative expression and discovery. Students are able to practice a range of applications and creative elements in our new TELUS Digital Arts lab and learn practical, theoretical, and critical skills as artists, creators and arts enthusiasts.

A proficiency in written and spoken English is required for all classes.

Kid Tech

7-8 years
Plunge into the world of multi-media art and learn to use digital camcorders, Photoshop and iMovie software. This entry-level course is recommended for students interested in taking Computer Arts at Arts Umbrella.
Instructor: Lyndsay Sung, Tiina Liimu

Computer Arts

9-12 years
Create dynamic digital media projects while developing a variety of skills. Explore graphic design, digital animation and filmmaking.
Instructor: Tiina Liimu, Anne Quigley, Lyndsay Sung

Computer Animation

Prerequisite: One session of Computer Arts

12-14 years
Expand your computer animation skills. This fun and challenging course looks at character design, storyboarding and animation. Learn the principles of classical animation within a digital environment.
Instructor: Tiina Liimu

Game Design & Creation

Prerequisite: Computer Animation, Computer Arts, Flash Experience

12-14 years
Learn how to design and make your own computer games. Develop your drawing and animation skills and create characters for an interactive game environment. Study gaming concepts, programming concepts and design aesthetics.
Instructor: Anne Quigley

Teen Tech

14-18 years
Express your creativity and expand your computer skills as you learn about interactive multimedia, digital video and web design. Learn the fundamentals of software tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash in Arts Umbrella's Mac lab.
Instructor: Anne Quigley

Computer Animation — Advanced

14-18 years
In this advanced class, you will develop your skills of storyboarding and character design — the basics of industry-standard digital animation. Each session builds on the last as you progress through various digital animation skills and techniques. You will create dynamic montages of character design, movement, graphics, effects and lighting.
Instructor: Tiina Liimu