MACS 284

Spring 2020 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 21-May 6
Animated Media from Mickey to GIFs

Credit: 3 hours.

This course examines the technological, stylistic, industrial, and cultural history of animated media from the late 19th century to the present day. Topics covered include animation in the silent era, Disney and Warner Bros., Japanese anime, television animation, abstract animation, cartoons and race, computer-generated animation, GIFs, and motion capture. Weekly required screenings. Using source footage and voiceover narration, students will create several video essays that offer an original analysis of animated works in a historical context.

MACS 284 class schedule data for spring 2020
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
69299
Lecture-Discussion
1
1:00PM -3:50PM
T
1203 1/2 W Nevada
Long, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/21/20-05/06/20
Section Info:
Credit will not be given for MACS 295, History of Animated Media, and MACS 284. The course content is the same and will be seen as duplicate credit. Duplicate credit does no count toward graduation. Students who have completed this section of MACS 295 should not register for MACS 284.
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