Cartoons-both from the classic Hollywood era and from more contemporary feature films and television series-offer a rich field for detailed investigation and analysis. Contributors draw on theories and methodology from film, television, and media studies, art history and critici…
Introduction to animation studies -- Foundations of studio practices -- Alternatives in animation production -- General concepts: mise-en-scène -- General concepts: sound and structural design -- Classical-era Disney Studio -- Full and limited animation -- Stop-motion animation …
This text presents an examination of the aesthetics of animation. It provides an overview of the relationship between animation studes and media studies, then focuses on issues concerning flat and dimensional, and limited and full animation. It then looks at specific topics such…