Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0142 - Animation Toolbox

Animation is an art of transformation, of metamorphosis, of amalgamation. Animation is subversive, magical, and expansive. Animation is both anti-technology and hyper digital. In this course, students will be introduced to an array of foundational animation ideas and techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience with stop motion animation, hand drawn animation, 2d digital animation, sound recording, and hybrid analog/digital techniques. In addition to technical demos and studio work, we will screen and discuss animation from pre-cinema to contemporary practices. The course will include screenings and discussion, technical demos, studio work, and critique. We will use the following gear and software: Digital cameras, smartphones, sound recorders, Dragon Frame, Adobe Premiere, Animate, and Photoshop. Animation can be a time-consuming process. Keywords:animation, digital media, stop motion, moving image, 2d animation

Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.