H64.2103.901       4 Credits

This class presents a survey of the international culture of animation and film. Topics covered in class retrace the history of animation in relationship to the evolution of media, art and technology in society. The class surveys the history of the synthesis between image and sound and how major technological innovations have been associated with the invention of new forms of animation. The class covers examples of animation used by the artistic avant-gardes in order to promote new artistic movements, and to present new points of view. Students focus on today’s ability to create and distribute digital stories enabling a diverse group of people to express their ideas.