CMST 119 - History of Animation

5 CR

This course provides an overview of the history of animation by chronology, storytelling form, as well as the technological and cultural impact of animated content. Course discussion also highlights influences of race, gender, and the correlation with genres such as comic strips, virtual reality, and games. Students will gain an understanding of terminologies significant during each stage of animation development, as well as how animation remains a relevant and meaningful media form in our current and future societies. Course includes a series of lectures, discussions, and a variety of film and video clips of both classic and digital animation.

Course Outcomes

Describe and analyze the economic, social, and technological contexts that have shaped the development of animation around the world.
Define a variety of key animation terms in the context of their technological, social, and cultural impact on animation and the general society.
Discuss possible future trends in animation as an entertaining, expressive, and meaningful art form.
Analyze specific animation pieces in terms of both their technical and cultural contributions.

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