History of Animation

MA2137.01
Course System Home Terms Fall 2016 History of Animation

Course Description

Summary

We will study past and present styles of animation, and examine animations from the 1800鈥瞫 through the present. Early devices used to create moving images, through to contemporary artists and production companies such as The Brothers Quay, William Kentridge, Aardman Productions, and Pixar, will be investigated. The class will consist of film screenings, primarily focusing on the techniques used and how inventions influenced the creative process of the animators.

Prerequisites

None.

Please contact the faculty member : srees@bennington.edu

Corequisites

None

Instructor

  • Sue Rees

Day and Time

Delivery Method

Unknown

Academic Term

Fall 2016

Area of Study

Credits

2

Course Level

2000

Maximum Enrollment

20