Basics of Art of Animation WSL/RTL/1/PSA-Z
Semester I
1. Exploration of using body parts (e.g., hands) as: characters, symbols, or artistic material;
2. Exploration of new forms of expression allowing for personal experiences in animation;
3. Animation exercises: eye contact, thoughts and emotions, rhythm and changes in rhythm as expressions of emotions and themes, posing as an expression of emotional states, etc.
4. Creating etudes based on improvisation on given themes
5. Various functions of the animator and ways of coexistence of form and operator
6. Creating collective etudes
7. Initial attempts at directing an actor within an original etude
Semester II
1. Plastic form as a starting point for the scenic discourse;
2. Topic as a starting point for creating an etude, selecting an appropriate artistic form for the etude's theme
3. Constructing the dramaturgy of the etude and creating a short stage statement
4. Creation of a short directorial etude using a selected visual form;
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge (W):
R_W10
R_W09
R_W07
In terms of skills (U):
R_U03
R_U04
R_U09
In terms of social competence (K)
R_K04
R_K02
R_K01
R_K05
R_K09
Assessment criteria
The passing requirement includes a positive evaluation of participation during classes, preparation level, engagement in exercises performed during classes, progress in developing animation skills, and understanding the specifics of working with plastic form. The final assessment will also consider the ability to work in a group and apply basic professional ethics in the director's work.
The requirement for passing is attendance at a minimum of 50% of the classes.
I semester – credit without a mark (non-graded pass)
II semester – credit without a mark (non-graded pass)
Bibliography
Jerzy Afanasjew „Sezon kolorowych chmur”
Michaił A. Czechow „O technice aktora”
Henryk Jurkowski „Szkice z teorii teatru lalek”
Henryk Jurkowski, Henryk Ryl, Jan Sztaudynger, „Od szopki do teatru lalek”
Henryk Jurkowski „Aktor w roli demiurga”