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    • Introduction to Animation . FAMST 107

    A look at the techniques and history of animation with emphasis on the major styles and methods of production, including cel, direct, photo, three-dimensional and computer. Close examination of significant films combined with production of a class project.

    Prerequisites: Film and Media Studies 46 or upper-division standing.

    5

    Units

    Optional

    Grading

    1, 2, 3

    Passtime

    None

    Level Limit

    Letters and science

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    Instructors
    CALDWELL S
    Sara Caldwell
    4.7
    3 reviews
    Predicted Grading Distribution
    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
    Lecture
    HSSB 1173
    T R
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    0 / 50
    Sections
    SSMS 2303
    W
    09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
    0 / 16
    SSMS 2303
    W
    10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
    0 / 17
    SSMS 2303
    W
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
    0 / 17
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    Spring 2025 . Caldwell S
    HSSB 1173
    T R
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    Fall 2025 . Caldwell S
    HSSB 1173
    T R
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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    FAMST 107 Caldwell S Fall 2025 Total: 54
    FAMST 107 Caldwell S Spring 2025 Total: 60
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    3
    4.7
    FAMST107 . Caldwell S A Month Ago

    Slides are clear and helpful to follow.

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    FAMST107 . Caldwell S 2 Months Ago

    This class may be my favorite course at UCSB. Caldwell is so much fun and so passionate about animation (especially stop-motion). Unfortunately, because she teaches history and theory in class, you are left a bit in the dark regarding your own production. Make sure to visit office hours or talk her after class as well as watch videos for help.

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    FAMST107 . Caldwell S 4 Months Ago

    involved more history than actual animation. Only thing that bothered me was that she did not really give much feedback on projects and would take off points for little stuff. like one time she took points off my thing bc the lighting was bad but i used the lighting provided in the animation room. quizzes hardest part of class, they focus on slides

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