Topic: Animators' Studio

Catalog description

The Animators’ Studio affords students with prior experience in stop motion animation the opportunity to develop more advanced skills in the medium. The focus is on producing a single self-directed animation from conception to finished film in the course of the semester. Students choose among approaches including hand drawn, traditional cel animation, cut-out animation, animations using live actors (Pixilation), Claymation/puppet animation, or combinations of the above. A survey of commercial and independent films highlights professional animation practices. The use of stop motion capture software is covered in depth, combined with an analysis of filming techniques. Instruction is provided in more complex video and audio editing including compositing, Rotoscopy, masking, and timing for voice overs. Access to all basic equipment and software is provided.