As part of a final project, students from Contemporary Graphic Design course created a stop motion animation, showcasing their skills they developed throughout the academic cycle.

Stop motion animation is a technique based on the advanced flipbook concept. It involves photographing and manipulating physical objects in each frame, creating the illusion of movement through successive frames

The stop motion process is meticulous and detailed. Each second of filming can require up to 24 individual frames, meaning that for a one-minute animation, a student could be creating up to 1,440 unique frames. This level of dedication not only enhances your technical skills, but also fosters a deeper understanding of visual storytelling and pacing.

Students learn about the importance of rhythm, composition, and production design. They also discover how light and shadow can be used to create atmospheres and how editing affects the viewer’s perception.

In this project, students were tasked with creating a stop motion piece lasting between 15 and 30 seconds. The theme was open-ended, allowing students the freedom to explore a wide spectrum of concepts from representing emotions and feelings to adapting music or depicting specific situations.

The freedom to choose any tematic had is crucial to artistic development as it encourages students to reflect on their passions and explore how to visually communicate them.

Source: Student’s work

Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and Digital Design

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