STOP MOTION ANIMATION

Paper Code: 
BMA 612
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of the subject is to create vibrant and enthusiastic environment wherein students are guided through a multitude of experimental animation techniques to develop more diverse animation skills.

Introduction to stop motion animation. Its use in today’s trend of animation. How stop motion animation came into use.

Types of stop motion animation. What is the latest trend in stop motion animation? Cut-out animation (cardboard sets, houses, layouts designing).

Clay animation, stop motion shooting technique, animation set designing (table top), Clay character modeling table-top model lighting, technique of working in groups.

Flip Books using short gags and moral stories. Puppet animation using classical animation, Acrylic Color Landscape using layers.

Pixilation, Graphic animation, Go motion, Silhouette animation, Introduction to the techniques and methods to implement them.

ESSENTIAL READINGS: 

1.  Susannah Shaw, “Stop Motion: Craft Skills for Model Animation 0002 Edition”, Focal Press.

Academic Year: 
2017-18
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