Experimental animation

The primary objective of this creative project was to explore and analyze the centuries old technique of animation. The investigation of the material included both text and also visual material such as existing films, videos and interviews.This body of work consisted of a variety of animation techniques combined into one film, a zoetrope with five hand-drawn strips and various forms of merchandise (stickers, bumper stickers and a t-shirt) based on the animation.The goal for this project was to convey the idea that animation is an unlimited field that is always open to new and exciting innovations. The author wanted to express the technique, rather than a plot or some concept to the viewer, with the intent that the viewer will be inspired to also experiment with animation.Department of ArtThesis (M.A.