The main objective of this course is to provide a historical perspective and introduce the main concepts of animation.

At the end of the course students should be able to:

a) Acquire theoretical, aesthetic and technical knowledge of animation.

b) Develop critical thinking in relation to animation.

c) Develop autonomous speculative skills through the creation of a critical text.

d) Recognise, describe and contextualise conceptual, historical and sociological aspects.

e) Frame animation within the evolution of other contemporary art forms.

f) Produce a written document (Short Paper) on a relevant topic.