ARTS 361 - Stop Motion Animation

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: One hour lecture; three and a half hours lab.
The essence of animation is to give life to images and objects. Stop-motion animation, the classical technique, will be taught with new computer programs and still digital cameras. This course approaches animation as a fine art form enabling students to create original artworks from an understanding of its historical relevance as well as its contemporary social and artistic contexts. A variety of art materials including paper cell, clay, paint on glass, and cut outs will be explored. Additional skills involve computer film/video editing and rotoscoping.

Note(s): This course is repeatable for credit.