Stop Motion Animation (MDIA-0140)

Fall 2026 · MDIA 0140 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

This course will focus on puppet and object animation, including both old- and new-world styles. Through film screenings and course exercises combined with in-class workshops, you will learn to design and build puppets for purpose and function as well as to animate them. We also will examine how to build sets and light them to scale, and explore the techniques of character directing. A required final project will be the focus of the last weeks of the semester. The instructor provides some supplies. A materials list will be given out and discussed during the first day of class. Animation skills are recommended but not required. Non-SMFA students and MAT Art Education students will receive a letter grade.

Course codes: MDIA-0140, MDIA 0140, MDIA0140, MDIA-140, MDIA 140, MDIA140

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