Course Details

1. Define various animation techniques applied in art and design fields and in the media.
2. Locate individual methodology, assess and experiment with specific working techniques and media.
3. Demostrate visual and general knowledge on diverse methods used on animation (drawing animation, clay animation object animation cut out animation, stop motion animation) etc.
4. Experiment with ideas to construct a narrative or a sequence using a single or a combination of different media such as drawing, collage, painting, photography mixed media or other.
5. Manage an ongoing research into visual and theoretical references in contemporary art and their intended aesthetic values.
6. Evaluate personal ideas and concepts in group discussions; develop critical thinking and visual intelligence in terms of process and final outcome.

A general Introduction on contemporary art issues current and historic in the context of the project theme.

Creation of a ‘movement’ projected via a storyboard and its various possibilities. A study on a narrative. Personal observations made on the object/subject taken, in its static form and in movement.

 Extensive researching and experimenting with different animation techniques such as (hand drawn, stop motion, collage or model making)

Development of sketchbook and preparatory work, clarifying the content.

 Establish a successful conclusion first in 2D form (the flip book) and then a 3D representation inspired from it. Additional knowledge obtained in how the final result of a particular project can be presented in the context of an exhibition or formal presentation. For example framing, enclosing or dealing with free standing objects.

No specific textbook required

• Eadward Muybridge -The Human Figure in Motion- Dover Publications-1955.
• Eadward Muybridge -The Animals in Motion- Dover Publications-1957.
• Julian Opie (Tate Modern Artists) Author Mary Horlock-2005.
• Sol Le Witt- 100 views- Editor Susan Cross and Denise Markonis-2009
• Sol Le Witt- Autobiography- Author Sol Le Witt -1980.
• Other references are obtained through art magazines such as: Flash Art, Art in America, Art Asia, Tate (the art magazine).

Extended project briefings

Power point presentations (audio and visual)

Practical workshops

Exercises

Illustrated lectures and group critiques

Personal tutorials.

Group tutorials.

Personal research, realization and manipulation in project work

Continuous evaluation and assessment.

Extended references and bibliography.