Between January and February 2017 Steven Fischer will present a video editing class, an acting class, and a cartoon storytelling workshop at Northwestern University’s Norris Center. Join the fun!
6:00-7:30, Mondays, January 23 – February 27
Fee: $101 NU / $111 Public
Learn the basics of video editing from a two-time Emmy nominated filmmaker! This course introduces students to the role of the editor as storyteller, the history of cinema editing, and the fundamentals of editing in effective communication. This course involves hands-on Premiere Pro work. You’ll be editing, a lot!
Steven Fischer works with acting students at Northwestern University. Photo by Dywaine Betts
6:00-7:30PM, Thursdays, January 19 – February 23
Fee: $81 NU/ $91 Public
This interactive course is an introduction to acting, taught by a two-time Emmy nominated instructor in film and television! Animation and live action directors will experience the fundamentals of acting to generate performance ideas they can use to help bring on-screen characters to life.
Introduction to Cartoon Storytelling
Steven Fischer’s popular Cartoon Storytelling workshop. Photo by Alicia Haywood.
Tuesday, February 7, 6:00-9:00PM
Fee: $30
Learn the art of cartoon storytelling, effective communication techniques, and develop personal expression. This workshop will touch upon story breakdown, character development, page layout, and studies from life. Students will begin to create an original story. No previous drawing experience required – if you can create a stick figure, you can succeed!
