BrickFlicks
Academy
Explore your creativity through stop motion animation
Welcome to the BrickFlicks Academy
We’re an online platform where budding animators (age 8+) can learn the basics of stop motion animation, develop their skills and join a community of like-minded movie makers.
We’re here to foster your child’s creativity by not only teaching them the basics of stop motion animation but also helping them build other valuable skills that relate to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths).
BrickFlicks inspires kids to use their mobile devices to create rather than consume so that screen time is creative rather than passive.
BrickFlicks combines digital skills (using the app, framing, FPS), creative crafts (set building using paper, cards and other materials) and storytelling skills to allow your child’s imagination to come to life.
Learning Through Creating
Students of BrickFlicks Academy feel a real sense of achievement when they learn to make a short animation following the tutorials.
When your child is signed up for the BrickFlicks Academy, they will:
- Get involved in a community of young animators who can do the thing they love along with other like-minded kids.
- Feel excitement exploring the different areas of Stop Motion through the variety of courses.
- Learn a new element of Stop Motion from each course.
- Participate in a highly interactive experience.
- Get personalised feedback from BrickFlicks animators.
BrickFlicks Instructor Dave
tells you all about the Academy
What is BrickFlicks Academy?
BrickFlicks Academy is a safe, fun place for young animators 8 yrs+ to learn, share, discover and explore their creativity using stop motion animation.
We believe in using materials and technology that can be found around the home and all of our courses and workshops use just a mobile device, a free app and simple materials you have close at hand.
We aim to make great animations using simple practices.
In the Academy, you will find an ever-growing number of self-guided courses where you can build your animation skills with practical & easy to follow video tutorials.
The courses include tons of hands-on activities that engage and inspire. There are monthly competitions to enter and direct feedback from the BrickFlicks animators on how to improve your skills.
Plus, members get access to live webinars and discounts on all our online camps and workshops.
Join BrickFlicks Academy Today!
You can access the BrickFlicks Academy with either a monthly or annual subscription.
✓Build skills as you move through specially designed levels
✓Earn rewards and badges by completing courses
✓Get feedback on your animations from a BrickFlicks instructor
✓Free access to the BrickFlicks Live Events
✓Discounts on online camps and workshops
✓Monthly members-only competitions
✓Monthly members-only webinars
✓Online resources including tips, tricks and how to tutorial videos
✓Online support
Meet the BrickFlicks Team
Dave Sheehan
BrickFlicks Instructor
Dave Sheehan
The BrickFlicks team has over 15 years of experience delivering workshops to children in Stop Motion, Music, and Digital Media.
BrickFlicks tutor Dave Sheehan has been creating fun and educational content for children of all ages since 2014, and has delivered BrickFlicks workshops to children in venues all over Ireland including The Ark Childrens Cultural Centre, Dublin, Riverbank Arts and Solstice Arts.
The Academy is a fun, safe place for children to learn new skills and share their work with the BrickFlicks animators.
All content is specific to the age category (8-12 years) and designed to engage this group.
What BrickFlicks Students Are Saying
Academy Member – Age 12
“I like the way I can log in to the Academy and go through the courses when I want to, like when I have no homework, I can just go on there do some animating”
BrickFlicks Academy Student
“I love the presentation, layout, set up, signposts & directions throughout!!”
Parent of BrickFlicks Student
“Simply explained, encouraged creativity and a lot of fun. Kept the user on track with projects.”
Parent of student
“Very inspirational courses for kids. There is so much hands on activity – the courses really get kids creating and absorbed in the process of stop motion animation”
Enrol in BrickFlicks Academy
You can access the BrickFlicks Academy with either a monthly or annual subscription
✓Build your animation skills as you move through specially designed levels
✓ Earn badges and rewards for completing tasks and activities
✓ Get feedback on your animations from a BrickFlicks instructor
✓ Free access to the BrickFlicks Live Events
✓Discounts on online camps and workshops
✓Monthly members-only competitions
✓Monthly members-only webinars
✓ Online resources including tips, tricks and how to tutorial videos
✓Online support
BrickFlicks Academy is designed to let students explore the courses whenever and however it suits you. Courses can be completed at your own pace and convenience, so whether you’re at home or on vacation, you’re the boss!
