How to transform from Zero to Newbie animator? (Beginner’s Portfolio)
I have this animation student, Tommy, who is 16 years old. He is actually very timid and quiet because he doesn't talk much and he is always apologetic. He says "sorry" every other minutes for things he thought he did wrong. However, Tommy likes animation a lot and watched a lot of animes such as Bleach, Soul eater, etc. My first impression about him is that he might just touch this (animation class) for a while and he will get bored and quit. I tell myself, "Well, I'm here to guide him, I'll try my best to teach him." It was tough in the beginning to teach Tommy because he is too quiet and I have no idea what's going on in his mind. As a teacher, it can be frustrating to not receive any response from student, so I try means and ways to motivate and break ice with him. "If a teacher gives up on any student, its as bad as looking at a person drowning by the sea without helping him," this was what I told myself a year back. I know it is always irritating to nag like a mother to a child, but I guess thats the job for a teacher; to constantly remind and motivate the student no matter how bad their attitude or capability are. Trying many means and ways, my most successful approach to motivate Tommy is 'Passion'. I find out what he likes to do, what anime he likes to watch and what toys he have. I use what is 'Fun' to him as a carrot to get him moving forward....Useful Resources
About Nash Lin
Nash is a self taught animator, a fanatic gamer and a digital media coach. He has created many types of 2D and 3D animation. You will get to learn effective animation skills and tips with Nash. Continue reading...
