Creativity - Can it Be Taught?

Here at Animation Apprentice we believe that creativity can be taught. Creativity is like any muscle - it can be exercised and strengthened. Today, few schools teach creativity, preferring instead to concentrate on core subjects like maths and science - subjects in which there is almost always a correct answer.  But in the creative industries, there is no right answer, and the only way to succeed is to try things out, to take risks. Watch the short video above to find out more. 

Acting and Performance Resources

To see more resources at Animation Apprentice on how to approach acting, performance and creativity, read these blog posts:

• Why Animators Should Start with an Idea
• Why animators should avoid a profile view
• Dialogue and Lipsync Tutorial
• How to Build and Block a Scene
• Why Animators Need "Head Muppeting"
• Why Animators Should Avoid Famous Lines of Dialogue
• How to Animate a "Two Shot"
• Getting Eye Direction Right

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