Class History of Animation Film

This course introduces students to the history of animation, from the first images that allude to movement to the current scenario with the introduction of new technologies in the creation of animated movement, highlighting the most original creative proposals. In summary, it is a course that provides students with the historical context of the field of study they are about to embark on.

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1. The beginnings of animation. 2. The formation of the industry in the United States. 3. The context of European animation in the early decades of the 20th century. 4. Disney studios and the “illusion of life.” 5. Warner and MGM. Tex Avery and Chuck Jones. 6. Limited animation at UPA. 7. Norman MacLaren and the National Film Board of Canada. 8. Animated films in the former Soviet Union. 9. Animation in Eastern Europe during the Cold War: the Zagreb School, Czechoslovakia, Poland... 10. Animated films in Japan 11. Digital and 3D animation 12. The history of animation in Portugal 13. Genres, themes, and directors in contemporary animated films

The methodology is expository and participatory. A topic is presented, illustrated with films or excerpts, and analyzed and discussed in class.

BENDAZZI, Giannalberto (2015). Animation: A World History. London: CRC Press BUCHAN, Suzanne (ed.) (2006). Animated Worlds. London: John Libbey Publishing CHOLODENKO, Alan (ed.) (1991). The Illusion of Life: Essays on Animation. Sydney: Power Publications CRAFTON, Donald (1984). Before Mickey: The Animated Film 1889-1928. Cambridge/MA: MIT Press DENIS, Sébastien (2010). O Cinema de Animação. Lisboa: Edições Texto&Grafia DOBSON, Terence (2006). The Film Work of Norman McLaren. London: John Libbey FURNISS, Maureen (2016). Animation: The Global History. London: Thames and Hudson LENT, John A. (ed.) (2000). Animation in Asia and the Pacific. London: John Libbey  PAUL, David W. (ed.) (1983). Politics, Art and Commitment in the East European Cinema. London: Macmillan PILLING, Jayne (ed.) (1997). A Reader in Animation Studies. London: John Libbey RUSSETT, Robert (2008). Hyperanimation Digital Images and Virtual Worlds. London: John Libbey