This week we studied experimental animation and abstract art, some of which I didn’t understand, but that’s the beauty of energy; each creator can have a strong personal style. We discussed breaking away from traditional narrative techniques and watched many films. I enjoyed watching the movie with my classmates and teachers, and it was great to share our ideas and get new inspiration.
Conceptual Abstraction
This term relates to the abstraction and juxtaposition of narrative structures or storytelling tools, traditional cannons, and communicative vehicles. These approaches question and build film language, challenge perception and exploit semiotics metaphor and symbolism.
Interpreting Abstraction
There is an integral link between conceptual application and technological advancement in the innovation of film and in particular, animation, raising complex and challenging questions on; Categorisation; Genre & Sub-genre what is the works background / setting, mood / tone, theme or topic? Form and Function; interpreting meaning and relating it to the format, or presentational mode: Process; The techniques, materials and technologies applied within the work and the relationships between message and medium, (Does process, technique or tool become the message?) Formal Elements; Use of space/composition, Light & colour, movement, rhythm, timing, pacing, transition and audio relationships.
Lecture content
- Summary of previous experimental animation landmarks
- Developing themes in contemporary experimental animation.
- Breaking traditional narrative and alternative perspectives
Balázs Simon – Bastille ‘Thelma and Louise
Of the many films, I really liked this one, the pacing was very good, and the use of colour in it was very comfortable. And I thought the characters made up of special effects particles in it were also very interesting.
