Art 676 - Stop Motion Animation

Spring
2026
01
3.00
Matthew Newman

M W 4:40PM 7:25PM

UMass Amherst
75565
Bromery Center for Arts Rm 441
matthewnewma@umass.edu
75564
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 Graduate Art majors only.

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