ART 201 - Animation I

This course focuses on the production of moving images for the web and social media. Utilizing the latest advancements in digital technologies like DSLR video cameras and non-linear digital editing with Adobe Premiere, students will explore the numerous formats that the web and social media provide for the creation of moving images. A wide range of formats will be explored including GIF animations, video remixes, and short format documentaries to name just a few. Readings, lectures, and discussions will complement the production of projects giving students a historical context from which to think about the moving image. Ultimately students will explore the ways in which the web and social media has become a platform for “user generated” content and will also explore how these emerging platforms help shape the content created within them.

3 credits