Experimental Animation Technique

This course is designed as an introduction to the basics of animation with an emphasis on experimental techniques. The student will develop an appreciation that there are other less commercial and more accessible forms of animation. Through demonstration and hands-on assignments, the student will develop skills with various camera-less animation techniques as well as pixilation, cutout animation, tabletop animation, and Stop motion animation. The student will learn creative approaches to animation and mixed media and produce animation with an emphasis on creativity and simplicity.