Students will explore the historical significance and influence of stop animation in the film and visual effects industry. This unit provides students fundamental techniques in the construction and manipulation of characters for the creation of stop-motion animation.
Students will synthesis knowledge of anatomy and human movement, and will become familiar with the use of cameras, lighting, and animation techniques in the production of a self-directed stop motion animation project.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Students will be provided with material on VU Collaborate to support the curriculum.
This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.