Topics in Film/Video/Audio Production (379-0-22)

Topic

Stop Motion Animation

Instructors

Eric Patrick
847/491-4229
AMS 214
Office Hours: Mondays 1:00PM-3:00PM, Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 118: Wed 10:00AM - 12:50PM

Overview of class

This course is an introduction to Stop Motion Animation with a focus on puppet animation. Students will be required to make a short (< 2 minutes) stop motion animation project for the class, so they need to arrive at the first class with a treatment and sketches for such a film.

Teaching Method

Lecture, Case Studies, Class Participation, Demonstrations, Discussion, Discussion Section, Fieldtrips, Films/Videos, Guest Speakers, Observation, Problem Sets, Research Project

Evaluation Method

Class Participation, Demonstrations, Field Work, Films/ Videos, Homework, Problem Sets, Project Final

Class Materials (Required)

Materials required will be based on student films. This will likely include some form of armature(s), modeling materials for puppet, background, set and props. There is a wide range in the possibilities in terms of price for these materials.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.