Initially, assignments introduce some of the fundamental issues of a narrative approach to the visual arts. Then, emphasis is on individual and group creative production by the students. Introduction to methods and techniques of animation, as well as history of experimental film. Hands-on work with object, sand, line, and clay animation among other things. Basic audio and video skills.
Students develop projects of their own design resulting in a fully edited videotape of their work.
Art 271 or consent of instructor. The nature of art, artistic and concept development, integrated arts, art appreciation and criticism, and lesson planning. Field experience, workshops and readings. Visual arts as they relate to the development of the individual. Presentations, workshops, current literature in the field.