Introduction to Animation

CDAN223-01/NC0272-01

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of animation which will be built upon a combination of traditional hand-drawn and experimental methods. Animation principles will be applied through a series of short animation projects which involve the phenomena of cycles, transformations, transitions, sequential structure, and the expression of emotional and kinetic states. Experimental animation techniques offer a range in mediums and registration-less animation, under the camera animation, replacement animation, 2-D paper puppets, and creative rotoscoping. We will also cover how to set-up a DIY home animation studio and introduce digital tools, including Stop Motion Studio and Creative Cloud (Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere). This course consists of historical and contemporary screenings, in-depth discussions, studio, and critiques.

This class is taught remotely and consist of demos, studio work, projects and critiques. Google Drive will be used for all document sharing and turning in assignments. Zoom will be used for class time, critiques and demos. Students will also schedule one-on-one meetings with Zoom.

Supplies/Tech
Computer
Smartphone or Tablet
Creative Cloud (downloadable for free after you register and set up your MassArt Net ID – email account)
Notecards/Paper, Scissors, Pencil, Liquid Glue, hole punchers, external hard drive

Optional supplies (will discuss on first day): Stylus pen, old magazines, charcoal, oil paint, sand, medium sized cardboard box, lightbox, variety of mark making tools

We're sorry, this class has been canceled.

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