Introduction to 2D Animation

Catalog description

This course focuses on the production of moving images for the web and social media. Utilizing the latest advancements in digital technologies like DSLR video cameras and non-linear digital editing with Adobe Premiere, students will explore the numerous formats that the web and social media provide for the creation of moving images. A wide range of formats will be explored including GIF animations, video remixes, and short format documentaries to name just a few. Readings, lectures, and discussions will complement the production of projects giving students a historical context from which to think about the moving image. Ultimately students will explore the ways in which the web and social media has become a platform for “user generated” content and will also explore how these emerging platforms help shape the content created within them.