Animation, 2-D, Puppets

Subject guarantor:

Michael CARRINGTON (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)

Name of lecturer(s):

Michael CARRINGTON (FAMU, Praha 1, Smetanovo nábř. 2)

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Expanding awareness of „stop motion“ animation technology.

Mode of study:

course, consultations, creative activity.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

The practical work takes place at the Animation Dept. studio at FAMU Studio on Na Tržište street.

Recommended optional programme components:

No prerequisites.

Course contents:

Awareness of basic drawing animation is supplemented with an overview of so-called puppet animation technique. This is a traditional and successfull profession in Czech animation film. Covered is what the „animator“ (screenwriter, director) must manage to survive the management of operating a professional studio.

Recommended or required reading:

Recommended films:

B. Pojar - Dášenka č. 6, Milovník zvířat, Jabloňová panna

Z. Smetana - Voda čerstvosti

M. Štěpánek - CK střelnice

J. Švankmajer - Historia Naturae, Konec stalinismu v Čechách

J. Barta - Krysař, Zaniklý svět rukavic

J. Trnka - Ruka

L. Beneš - Král Skřítek

Aardmans Studio - The Wrong Trousers

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

study subject

Assessment methods and criteria:

The instructor awards credit.

Course web page:

Žádná webová stránka neexistuje.

Note:

no comments

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Animovaná tvorba - bakalář (qualification subject)