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  Abigail Child
Film and Animation
 
A number of the fall Continuing Education courses are offered for credit and not for credit. These courses are listed below twice to show the for-credit and not-for-credit option.
 
 
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Stop Motion Animation / FLM 1012 1
 
This course will focus on puppet and object animation, including both old- and new-world styles. Through film screenings and course exercises combined with in-class workshops, you will learn to design and build puppets for purpose and function as well as to animate them. We also will examine how to build sets and light them to scale, and explore the techniques of character directing. A required final project will be the focus of the last weeks of the semester. The instructor provides some supplies. A materials list will be given out and discussed during the first day of class. Animation skills are recommended but not required.
 
Introduction to Filmmaking / FLM 1015 1
 
Designed for individuals with little or no previous experience, this course will provide an introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of film production. We will cover basic shooting and editing techniques using primarily Super-8mm equipment, and you will be introduced to a wide range of production methods and creative strategies that encourage exploration and risk taking in all aspects of the medium. This course has a strong workshop component with a hands-on instructional approach. It proposes a stimulating, inspiring, and challenging environment that fosters the exchange of ideas, offers new ways of seeing, and promotes experimentation. Materials-including Super-8mm film and supplies-and lab expenses for film processing are not included in the tuition.