MACS 284

Spring 2025 All Classes

All Classes
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 2025
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
69299
Lecture-Discussion
1
2:00PM -4:50PM
M
13 Gregory Hall
Long, D
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/21/25-05/07/25
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