Transcript Digital Animation Capstone Proposal

CSUMB
School of iTCD (BS)
Fall 2009 Capstone Proposal:
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Non-narrative abstract animation:
21st Century Art + Technology in Motion
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By Mariko Nihonyanagi
Advisor: Pat Watson
For:
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CST 400
Dr. Bude Su
Problem:
• Animation is mostly seen as a means to a
commercial end
– Feature animations (Pixar, Disney)
– Video & Computer Games
– Hollywood Special FX
– Motion Graphics for Advertising and TV Station IDs
• Historical use of animation as an art and
design form is relegated to small niche
Problem Background
• Non-commercial animation too time-
consuming and expensive to pursue.
• Aesthetic exploration of 3D animation forms
confined to experimental media programs
(MIT, Cambridge, RIT, Pratt, etc.).
• Minimal integration of essential design
theory and aesthetic values with nonnarrative 3D.
Solution: A non-narrative,
abstract 3D animation
• 30 second to 2 minute animation that integrates
the technical demands of 3D animation with
design and art aesthetics
• Will showcase the blend of art and visual design
concepts with 3D technology
• Pilot project to facilitate grant application in
partnership with the National Steinbeck Center
Precendents:
• All contemporary visual design theory is based on
experimental abstract theory from the 20th
century.
Joseph Albers
El Lizzitsky
Kasimir Malevich
Piet Mondrian
Precendents:
• Sony Rolly
http://www.vimeo.com/3151965
• Ian Clemmer
http://www.vimeo.com/6344339
• Nikko Stumpo
http://www.abnormalbehaviorchild.com/moritum.html
• Jeremy Blake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhScaTVYePk&feature=player_embedded#
• Animated Painting Trailer
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=18029543
Precendents:
• Visual design and art for the 21st century will be
screen-based
• All screen-based imagery is (by definition) an
animated element
• All animated, screen based content will be based on
new or currently accepted theories of graphic design
and visual art
• This project explores this potential
Previous Work
http://classes.csumb.edu/CST/CST405-01/world/Nihon_Peaceful_Garden.mov
http://classes.csumb.edu/CST/CST305-01/world/Nihonyanagi.mov
Previous Work
Project Deliverables
• 3D Experimental Animation
– Short high definition animation
• Capstone Website
• Capstone Poster
• Capstone Report
– Storyboards
Applied Outcomes (ITCD)
• Design theory and art aesthetics
• 3D modeling and animation
• Media scripting and basic programming
principles
• Service Learning
Methodology
• Preproduction, production,
postproduction
• Technology Use
– Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects
– School lab, pen tablet, external hard drive
• Skills from
– 3D, design, art, and film classes
Tentative project timeline
• This Semester
– Proposal
– Research
– Storyboards
• Next Semester
– Modeling
– Animation
– Final Presentation