Posts in animation
Everything Real Was First Imagined
Everything Real Was First Imagined

A good video game or animated movie can blur the line between fantasy and reality. At the heart of many of these immersive entertainment experiences are unique characters that make us laugh, cry, cheer, and dream. If you’ve ever looked at the credits of your favorite animated feature, you already know that every character is the product of hundreds of hours of work by an army of talented artists. Recently, Creative Art Works joined forces with FunPlus, an international interactive entertainment company, to draw out some of the secrets of this fascinating process.

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animation, cartooning, cartoons, empowerment, graphic arts, Multimedia, Programming, videogames, characterdesignBrian Ricklinart education, active learning, apprentice, diversity, engagement, FunPlus, intern, comics, videogames, design, character, digital, remote learning, NYC, r, animation, anatomy, s, v
Why the CASA Initiative Matters
Why the CASA Initiative Matters

On April 29, 2019, Deputy Director Karen Jolicoeur was delighted to represent Creative Art Works at an oversight hearing of the New York City's City Council’s Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations. The subject at hand was the Cultural After School Adventures (CASA) Initiative, which brings high-quality arts partnerships to New York City public schools, particularly in underserved communities. As Karen makes clear in her brief statement, there are many ancillary benefits to CASA programs.

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after-school, animation, Art Around the World, cartooning, integrated, middle school, literacy-based, mixed media, out-of-school time, Programming, public speakingBrian RicklinCreative Art Workscaw4kids, creativeartworks, CASA, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, NYC City Council, artsed, arted, art education, arts, Bronx, Manhattan, public policy, West Harlem, Inwood, Jimmy Van Bramen, Ydanis Rodriguez, Ritchie Torres, Cultural After-School Adventures
Breathing Life into Imaginary Worlds
Breathing Life into Imaginary Worlds

Creating a short animated video is a whole lot of fun. It’s also a whole lot of work. Bringing a few seconds of animated video to life requires hours of planning, patience, and persistence. In this Creative Art Works’ after-school program, students learned the many skills needed to bring their creative vision to life.

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after-school, middle school, Multimedia, OST, out-of-school time, animationScott Lucas, Marketing & Communications ManagerMS 254creativeartworks, middle school, Art, art, artsed, art education, animation, claymation, figures, stop-motion, Bronx, curriculum, film, hon_ritchie_torres, Ritchie Torres, kids, NYC, nycdca, MS254, 6th grade, video, youth development