ART 370
ANIMATION ART
ART 370. Animation Art
Two hours lecture; three hours studio
This course explores animation as a means of creative expression for the visual artist. Various methods (involving the use of paper cell, cut out, clay, and electronic tools) are utilized within the framework of contemporary animation art processes (2-D or 3-D; consult professor for distinction). May be taken again for credit.
Through lecture, film viewing, and discussion, students will experience a variety of approaches to animation and learn of its history. Students will also experiment and explore these approaches through hands on production.
ART 370 is intended to familiarize students to animation as an art form. Animation production techniques and various materials will be explored. Students will come to understand the role played by the computer in animation and the role animation plays in multimedia computer production.
In this course students will:
1). demonstrate a broad understanding of the animation field and its history as an art form.
2). view and discuss a variety of animated films.
3). explore early animation forms.
4). understand the importance of motion studies in animation.
5). experiment with a variety of visual and textural materials including drawing on paper cell, cut out, and clay.
6). animate with frame-by-frame methodology.
7). complete a computer-generated animation.
8). add sound and manipulate animated images using digital editing programs.
Evaluation will be based on class participation, discussion, and completion of projects.
This course recommended for students interested in a technological approach to the arts.
DATE ACTION APPROVED BY
March 25, 2005 Reviewed by Steve Arbury, Chair