Finished answer-printed films are required as well as the use of varied equipment and mixed media techniques. Students typically take this course for one year, starting in the Fall, and prod uce their films with the goal of putting them in the Tisch School of the Arts Animation Festival, held in the Spring. There is the opportunity to work closely with the instructor as well as to meet and consult with other professional animators for critic ism and advice. There are many guests that come in to talk with students. Recent visitors have included Frank Thomas, Ollie Johnston, Larry Rupple, Tissa David, Marge Champion, Ralph Bakshi, Nick Park and Chuck Jones. and George Griffin .
Individual development is stressed.