Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0142 - Animation Toolbox

Animation is an art of transformation, of metamorphosis, of amalgamation. Animation is both anti-technology and hyper digital. Animation is subversive, magical, and expansive. 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. 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, please plan to spend at least 8 hours per week working outside of class. Some weeks this will be less, often it will be more. Students will need an external hard drive for this course.

Time and Narrative Lab/Materials fee:$30 Students should expect to spend 8-12 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time