Experimental animation for fine artists

About this course

The course examines approaches used by historical and contemporary experimental animators before introducing processes including drawing, assemblage, pixilation, 3D forms and found images. Participants create animated sequences, capture stop motion and combine clips through editing and compositing. Teaching combines workshops, short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, hand-outs, and group and individual assistance. The course also covers preparing exported sequences for online and gallery exhibition.

What you'll learn

• Identify techniques used by a range of experimental animators
• Create animated sequences using varied materials and stop motion processes
• Capture stop motion with a DSLR camera and Dragon Frame
• Edit and composite clips in Adobe Premiere Pro CC
• Export sequences in suitable formats and codecs

Is this course right for you?

This is a beginner course in experimental animation for learners who are engaged in, or aware of, fine art practice. It also expects basic computer experience, including navigating files and opening, saving and using applications. Participation combines practical exercises with group and individual support.

• Intended for learners developing experimental animation alongside a fine art practice
• Basic computer file and application skills are expected

Before you go

• Apple Mac computers are used for film and animation work.
• Professional equipment and software are available for use in the studios.
• A memory stick or portable hard drive may be useful for saving work. PC-formatted hard drives can be read by Apple Mac computers but not written to.