Introduction to Animation

Catalog description

This visual arts course introduces the art student to 2D animation programs, development methods and techniques through multiple approaches. Students will be introduced to multiple stop motion animation methods and approaches and apply them in accordance with their animation ideas. Through applied projects, students learn how to organize movement and transitions in animation. Motion, timing, speed, and use of digital media are highly stressed when creating work for a fine art purpose. Students learn the importance of recording and scoring sound timed with animations. The history of animation and the moving image is analyzed. Self-evaluation and critique are utilized to help students improve.