Portfolio Illustration & Animation
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 8, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
September 17, 2026 - November 5, 2026
8 Thursdays, 5:30–8:30pm
Location
Pershing Studios
45 Pershing Avenue Poughkeepsie, New York
Fees/Admission
Non-members: $475
Members: $451
Multiclass/Sibling Discount: Save 5% when registering 2 or more children OR when you sign 1 child up for two or more courses.
Member Pricing: Save an additional 5% by signing up for an Art Institute membership
Scholarships: Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance. To apply please complete a Scholarship Application Form by September 7th, 2026.
Contact Information
The Art Effect
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Description
Bring your ideas to life through illustration, storytelling, and animation! In this 8-week class, students will explore a range of creative techniques to build imaginative worlds, characters, and narratives. This course is ideal for students interested in character design, concept art, world building, storyboarding, graphic design, comics and graphic novels, mixed media, and digital animation.
Blending traditional and digital approaches using tools such as Adobe Suite and Procreate, students will engage in hands-on projects, drawing exercises, and group critiques. By the end of the course, students will produce 4–5 finished pieces that reflect a unique artistic vision and growing confidence. A sketchbook is required.
This class prepares students for advanced classes, including Senior Project, live model courses, and college applications.
