Art 376 - Stop Motion Animation
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Matthew Newman
M W 4:40PM 7:25PM
UMass Amherst
75564
Bromery Center for Arts Rm 441
matthewnewma@umass.edu
75565
In this course, students are introduced to a variety of techniques and forms of stop motion animation as used in fine art animation and experimental film/video. Through short exercises and longer projects, students gain hands-on experience with frame-by-frame stop motion animation, set design, armature fabrication, lighting, practical effects, basic cinematography, sound design, and audio & visual editing. Emphasis is placed on creativity, conceptual development, and dynamic movement.
Open to Undergraduate ART, BFA-ART, BFA-ART ED, and BFA-DESIGN majors only. ART 276