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 Art

The social internet environment has given rise to new ways of engaging and critiquing animated video. In this democratic environment, criticism is no longer exclusive to a few select recognised professional critics and there is no real distinction between professional and non-¬professional critics. The coexistence of both types of critics within the same space results in more dynamic engagement with the subject and creates the conditions for learning. Developments in technology which include cellular phones in particular but also include other devices such as tablets have allowed viewers and potential critics to access online video from any location, broadening accessibility and the scope for critical engagements. New online tools and increased internet connectivity have resulted in an explosion of animated video and critics of all kinds are needed to cater to the growing demand for criticism. This suggests that greater significance needs to be placed on self-proclaimed critics and other opinionated users of the web. This paper sets out to examine and assess the value in criticism by the new expanded audience of non¬‐professional critics. It explores interactive social tools in detail, including blogs, twitter and particularly video‐based websites to understand the manner in which they affect the reception of animated videos as well as the subsequent criticism of these videos. The main question to be addressed is whether or not valuable and relevant criticism can be accessed from various online social platforms attached to newly accessible sources for animation.

A Research Report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Masters of Arts in Digital Animation at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits School of Art) Johannesburg, South Africa 12 October 2015 / This research report aims to encourage the research, development and production of interactive educational animated series in southern Africa such as the highly successful US series Dora the Explorer, specifically to teach southern African languages. Over the years mediums of imparting knowledge to children have changed rapidly (mainly due to ever-evolving technology), but the fact that children learn best when they are having fun has remained constant. Animation has been a leader in children’s entertainment as it has the power of expanding their imaginations and at the same time captures their attention. Animated series such as Dora the Explorer and Blues Clues have been popular with preschool children and impart valuable lessons. Dora the Explorer in particular helps children learn Spanish as a second language. The research takes a look at how children acquire a second language and how animation can aid the process of learning. Various theories on how children learn reveal the link between language, age and play. It is revealed that during production, careful consideration of content is required for educational animation to be an effective learning aid. This leads to the discovery of Richard Mayer’s principles that are recommended to be considered when creating effective educational animation. Included is a comparative analysis of the development processes of successful US children’s educational animated series to similar southern African productions. The research aims to inform the possible creation of an educational interactive animated series to enhance second language development for preschool children.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1990. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf [63]).

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1987. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 18).

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1989. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 107).

Thesis (Ph. D. in Computer Science)--Vanderbilt University, May 2006. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

張詠思. / "2012年1月". / "2012 nian 1 yue". / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2012. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 144-152). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstract in Chinese and English. / Zhang Yongsi.

Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 1991. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 27).