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- Effective Term:
- Spring 2020 through Summer 2024
- Course Number:
- MM 215
- Course Title:
- Introduction to Stop Motion Animation
- Credit Hours:
- 4
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 20
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Introduces the concepts, techniques, materials, devices, and software of stop motion animation. Explores and creates stop motion animations, using clay, armatures, puppets, 3D printers, cameras, and industry-standard production and post-production software, in solo and group projects. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
· Identify and demonstrate the 12 principles of animation and how those are manifested in stop motion animation.
· Demonstrate an understanding of traditional and 3D CG sculpting, puppet making, character design, cinematography, lighting, and animation skills.
· Demonstrate industry-standard production and post-production skills in software applications and hardware tools for stop motion animation production.
· Discuss the history of stop motion animation and Portland’s role in it.