| Alternative Animation: 1960-Present |
Art History, Theory, and Criticism |
4580 (001) |
Fall 2025 |
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Description
This class is a survey of alternative animation, primarily from the United States, Canada and Europe, with some work from Asia. We look at this work in relationship to experimental work in film, video, performance and installation, Painting. This course also discusses the political landscape that made animation an important political tool, particularly for eastern Europe . The main Goal of The class is to introduce you to this amazing body of work.
Students are exposed to a world of cinema that is vital though often ignored in discussions of contemporary Cinema. We will see works by, Tony Oursler, Robert Breer, Piotr Dumala, Susan Pitt, Jan Svankmajor, Caroline Leaf, Janie Gieser and William Kentridge, David O'rielly, Susie Templeten, Ruth Lingford, to name a few. Readings for the class address ideas about manipulation of sculptural objects, puppetry, narrative and allegory, the real and the unreal. text for the Class are Unsung Heroes of Animation, Understanding Animation, and Animation of the Unconscious.
Students attend all classes, read weekly assignments, and participate in discussion, There are two papers for the class - one at midterm and a final Paper.
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Class Number
1069
Credits
3
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| Alternative Animation: 1960-Present |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
4702 (001) |
Fall 2025 |
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Description
This class is a survey of alternative animation, primarily from the United States, Canada and Europe, with some work from Asia. We look at this work in relationship to experimental work in film, video, performance and installation, Painting. This course also discusses the political landscape that made animation an important political tool, particularly for eastern Europe . The main Goal of The class is to introduce you to this amazing body of work.
Students are exposed to a world of cinema that is vital though often ignored in discussions of contemporary Cinema. We will see works by, Tony Oursler, Robert Breer, Piotr Dumala, Susan Pitt, Jan Svankmajor, Caroline Leaf, Janie Gieser and William Kentridge, David O'rielly, Susie Templeten, Ruth Lingford, to name a few. Readings for the class address ideas about manipulation of sculptural objects, puppetry, narrative and allegory, the real and the unreal. text for the Class are Unsung Heroes of Animation, Understanding Animation, and Animation of the Unconscious.
Students attend all classes, read weekly assignments, and participate in discussion, There are two papers for the class - one at midterm and a final Paper.
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Class Number
2376
Credits
3
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| FVNM: Senior Animation Projects |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
4909 (001) |
Fall 2025 |
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Description
This two day 6 credits studio course, taught by two faculty members (one on each day), is designed for students who made a serious commitment to animation as a major part of their art practice and who wish to focus on the completion of an animated project for public presentation. All animation techniques are welcome. The structure of the class consists of periodic workshops, regular critiques of student works as well as individual meetings. Additionally, students will be exposed to diverse examples of contemporary animated works and will participate in discussions of relevant critical topics. This course will give students the necessary time and resources to complete an elaborate animated work. Additionally, students will be exposed to diverse examples of contemporary animated works and will participate in discussions of relevant critical topics. This course will give students the necessary time and resources to complete an ambitious animated work.
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Class Number
1500
Credits
6
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| Grad Projects:Film/Video/New Media |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
6009 (006) |
Fall 2025 |
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Description
Taken every semester, the Graduate Projects courses allow students to focus in private sessions on the development of their work. Students register for 6 hours of Graduate Project credit in each semester of study.
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Class Number
2318
Credits
3 - 6
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