Semester course; 2 lecture and 4 studio hours. 4 credits. An introduction to the art and practice of animation as a sequential medium. This course will cover the principles of animation, a survey of historical techniques, and the relevant production methods. There will be an emphasis on viewing and responding to animated work.

This course is an introduction to the art and practice of animation. It is a studio-based class, which will emphasize learning through process, experimentation and creation. We will explore the limitless possibilities of animated motion. All genres and styles are within the scope of this class, including (but not limited to) Anime, cartoons, stop-motion, and experimental animation. In addition to “how”, we will also explore and discuss “why”, and the role and potential of animation in our society.

The most important thing in this class will be the amount of effort you put into your work. The more animation that you do, the more you will learn. The less-skilled person who puts in a large amount of effort will receive a better grade than the advanced draftsman who does just enough to get by.

• Animation is by nature very time-consuming. Expect to spend multiple hours on each assignment. There are no shortcuts to avoid the fact that animation takes work.

Learning Outcomes:

A student completing this course will have

• Knowledge of a range of digital and analogue animation skills
• Knowledge of the fundamental principles of animation
• A basic working knowledge of industry standard software (Adobe After Effects) ● An insight into the limitless possibilities of animated motion, as well as general understanding of the field and its history.