History of Animation
Course description
The history of audiovisual language is one of the richest and most fascinating themes in the field of communication, with works, artists, movements and nuances that are well worth exploring.
The approach presented in this short course deals with animation, the art of creating pieces from the illusion of movement of objects that are, at first, inanimate.
The proposal is therefore to provide a quick but broad overview of the theme, presenting some of the main milestones in this history, fundamental works and the main techniques that have made and continue to make animation something fantastic.
Objectives
- Understand the main aspects of the history of animation.
- Understand that animation techniques and narrative structures are directly related.
- Reflect on technological evolution and the influence of animation on audiovisual culture.
- Recognize aspects of animation language in different works.
Study units
- The noble art of creating movement
- After all, what is animation?
- From the beginnings to the 1970s
- From the 1980s to the present day
- The different animation techniques
Dedication
- Theoretical study (80%)
- Activities (20%)
Student commitment
- Access
- Study
- Perform activity
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