Topics explored include the roots of electronic art, animation, film, video art, computer art, communication art and the social and aesthetic implications of electronic art.
Students develop drawing and observational skills through basic exercises.
Students are introduced to the basic processes for animating synthetic objects through structured exercises. Material created in this class will form a foundation for subsequent conceptual work in the animation major. Projects focus on developing higher-level skills in model building, animation and color and lighting. 327 Explores concepts animators use to enable them to be more effective as visual communicators. Areas covered include theme, structure, character, shot composition, staging, lighting, editing and sound.