Experimental Filmmaking

Explore what’s possible in film! From stop motion to green screen, get ready to try things out in this exploratory class. Students will explore visual language in motion with the freedom that abstract animation offers, while paying close attention to the technical structure that is part of any film. 

This includes the proper use of equipment, setup, software, and editing. Students will work both independently and in small groups to animate, edit, and create original sound for the film that they will share with family and friends!

About Winter Art Colony

During winter school vacation days, children can harness their creativity in immersive, hands-on arts camps offered all day at the museum. Led by CMA’s Teaching Artists, camps introduce a range of art-making techniques and mediums, from animation, to painting, to sculpture, to 3D printing, and so much more! You can rest assured your child is in a supervised, creative environment, and they get to spend the day making art and new friends. It’s a win-win.

Classes run from 10 AM – 4 PM. CMA understands your need for a convenient schedule that fits into your workday, that’s why drop-off time between 9 – 10 AM and pick-up time between 4 – 5 PM is included.

Daily Schedule

9 - 10 AM
DROP OFF: All campers must check in at the front desk between 9-10 AM and then be escorted by parents to the classroom for drop off/sign in. Campers will have one hour of open art activities before class begins.

10 AM - 4 PM
CLASS: Art class runs from 10 AM – 4 PM. Classes take an hour lunch break at 12 PM, with supervised outdoor play at a local playground (weather permitting). Campers must bring lunch and snacks. A refrigerator is available for storing lunch.

4 - 5 PM
PICK UP: Parents check in at the front desk before picking up/signing out campers in their classrooms. Campers will have one hour of open art activities after class ends.