The aim of this course is to acquire the basic techniques of stop-motion animation. Three techniques are covered : paper cutout animation, cartooning on paper, and object animation.
Paper-cut animation offers a simple and intuitive approach to animation. The aim is to explore the many possibilities of creating motion.
With cartooning on paper, the approach to animation is more reflective, requiring the animation to be carefully planned in advance. Key principles covered include animation, image capture, background transparency, and editing.
Object animation builds on the experience gained with the previous two techniques, introducing the creation of three-dimensional characters, object shooting, and animation in space.
The teaching includes screenings of animated short films, theoretical sessions, as well as small exercises and mini-projects, both individual and collaborative. Topics are open and chosen freely by the participants. An assessment screening will be held at the end of the final session.