Animation History Adjunct instructor

Animation History Adjunct Instructor

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

Animation history will be taught over 2 courses. The candidate must have a working knowledge of animation history and the figures involved in the art form. Masters degree is preferable.

ANIM 201:
History of Animation will introduce students to the context, culture and technology necessary for an understanding of the world of animation. In addition to a history of animation and its practitioners and development, the course also explores what happens to history when it is animated and how animation has been used during the twentieth century to interpret the past. The course also pays attention to the aesthetic of the animated image as well as the unique ability of the image to communicate.

Finally, the course will explore the tools, technology used in animation, and the various techniques. Animation from various studios, feature- length animated films, and experimental shorts will be presented. Priority enrollment given to Animation majors.

ANIM 301:
This course will continue the students understanding of the context, culture and technology evolving in the world of animation. In addition to a history of animation and its practitioners and development, the course explores the stylistic changes that swept the industry in the 1950s, the emergence of television animation, the second golden age of Disney animation and the advent of CG animation.

The course will delve into the world's changing culture from a literary to visual and the importance of the images being conveyed. Participants will view animation from various studios, studying feature- length animated films as well as narrative and experimental shorts.