Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0104 - Experimental 2D Animation

Experimental 2D Animation

Fall
2025
1
4.00
Sarah E Jenkins

09:00AM-11:50AM TH

Hampshire College
340696
Adele Simmons Hall 126
sejCS@hampshire.edu
This studio course focuses on experimental and non-traditional methods for creating 2D animation. Experimental animation may be non-narrative, abstract, or difficult to define. It may be created with techniques that reimagine or revolt against traditional animation practices, ideas, and narratives. In the course, we will cover a breadth of introductory and Intermediate 2D animation techniques, including analog hand drawn animation, digital hand drawn animation, digital puppetry, and compositing. We will also cover sound recording, mixing, and editing for animation. The course consists of screenings, discussion, technical demos, weekly projects, critiques, and a final short film project. Students will need an external hard drive for this course. Animation is a time-consuming art form. Expect to work a minimum of 10 hours outside of class time every week. Keywords:animation, moving image, filmmaking, experimental

Art and Politics Lab/Materials fee:$30 Students should expect to spend 10 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.