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Effective Term:
Fall 2024 through Summer 2025

Course Number:
MM 215
Course Title:
Introduction to Stop Motion Animation
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Introduces the concepts, techniques, materials, devices, and software of stop motion animation. Explores and creates stop motion animations, using multiple materials, such as clay, armatures, puppets, 3D printers, cameras, and industry-standard production and post-production software, in solo and group projects. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate the 12 principles of animation and how those are manifested in stop motion animation.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of character design, cinematography, lighting, and animation skills.
  • Demonstrate industry-standard production and post-production skills in software applications and hardware tools for stop motion animation production.
  • Discuss the history of stop motion animation and Portland’s role in it.