Storytelling Through Effects Animation

This course explores the craft of effects animation which combines storytelling and artistry with cutting-edge technology to create visual effects which bring an animated world to life. We will also cover how effects animation fits into an animation production pipeline. One might think that effects is only comprised of physical simulations, however at an animation studio, effects serve to support the story, creating believable worlds, visual spectacle and invoking emotional impact in support of the director's creative vision. During the course of the class, students will learn animation principles as applied to effects animation, how to evoke emotion and help advance the story through effects animation.

This will be a mini 2 course in late fall of 2025 by Dale Mayeda through CMU.