| FVNM: Writing and Art Direction for Animation |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
3920 (001) |
Fall 2026 |
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Description
This course teaches students how to use language creatively and practically in the development of animated media. As well as the role of art direction in the development of animation works. Students will develop skills in writing for the animated short, in relation to dialogue and visual description, treatments, and full scripts. The class will also cover in-depth art direction and pre-production. The goal of this class is to make students literate in the use of language and visuals in the creation of their work, as well as the utilization of these skills in professional animation studios. The class will also cover skills like pitching stories, writing project proposals and creating look books, decks etc.. Books will include; Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games by Christy Marx; Art Direction for Film and Video by Robert Olson Students will complete a series of assignments, based on their own ideas, and adapting existing texts, as well as each other¿s writing into visuals. The class will culminate in a final project proposal that will contain a script, synopsis, and visual art direction for an animated work.
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Class Number
1764
Credits
3
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| Advanced Animation Projects |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
4500 (001) |
Spring 2026 |
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Description
This class is for students who have explored various animation techiques and wish to create a finished work. All animation techniques (drawing, puppets, cut-outs, CG, etc.) are welcome. Students work in an environment of highly motivated, like minded individuals, and receive regular critiques of their work-in-progress.
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Class Number
1463
Credits
3
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| FVNM: Senior Animation Projects |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
4909 (001) |
Fall 2026 |
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Description
This two day 6 credits studio course, taught by two faculty members (one on each day), is designed for students who made a serious commitment to animation as a major part of their art practice and who wish to focus on the completion of an animated project for public presentation. All animation techniques are welcome. The structure of the class consists of periodic workshops, regular critiques of student works as well as individual meetings. Additionally, students will be exposed to diverse examples of contemporary animated works and will participate in discussions of relevant critical topics. This course will give students the necessary time and resources to complete an elaborate animated work. Additionally, students will be exposed to diverse examples of contemporary animated works and will participate in discussions of relevant critical topics. This course will give students the necessary time and resources to complete an ambitious animated work.
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Class Number
1340
Credits
6
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| Grad Projects:Film/Video/New Media |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
6009 (005) |
Spring 2026 |
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Description
Taken every semester, the Graduate Projects courses allow students to focus in private sessions on the development of their work. Students register for 6 hours of Graduate Project credit in each semester of study.
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Class Number
2289
Credits
3 - 6
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| Grad Projects:Film/Video/New Media |
Film, Video, New Media, and Animation |
6009 (006) |
Fall 2026 |
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Description
Taken every semester, the Graduate Projects courses allow students to focus in private sessions on the development of their work. Students register for 6 hours of Graduate Project credit in each semester of study.
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Class Number
1211
Credits
3 - 6
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