Berkley Center

This class was an intermediate course that explores experimental and traditional animation practices through exercises using 2D digital techniques. Each week consisted of a lecture, screening of related works, and a lab. By the end of this course students were able to execute short animations, visually express both abstract concepts and conventional narratives, and identify how animation principles affect all animated work be it digital or analog, independent or commercial, refined or rough. Students were expected to play, take risks, and work outside their comfort zones. The goal as to push beyond the technical aspect of animation to consider the content of the work: what ideas are you trying to express, why are they important, and what is the best way to communicate that to an audience? This course (ARTS 266) was taught by Elyse Kelly as a Doyle Seminar in spring 2020. Please refer to the current course catalog for an up-to-date description of the course.