327 ALTERNATE STRATEGIES: READING & FILM PLAYLISTS

READING LIST:

Extra Credit Reading - No Due Date: Lights! Camera! Animation! Setting Up a Studio p.29-46.

 

Reading 1: Experimental Frame of Mind - Intro/History pp.1-8, 12-17

Reading Link: PDF of first reading if your book hasn't arrived

Reading 2: Notable Pioneers in Animation - Sand Animation pp. 76-81 & Pinscreen Animation

Reading Link: PDF of second reading / Understanding and Appreciating Pinscreen Animation

Reading 3: Animating with Sand: Exploring Technique; The Sandy Studio & Planning a Longer Project; p.81-93.

Reading Link: PDF of third reading

Reading 4: Foundation for Excellence I: Basic Principles; Fluid Frame Aesthetics p.47-62.

Reading 5: Finding Your Voice: Starting the Journey; Image Stuck in Your Mind; Telling a Story p.17-28.

Reading 6: Compositing 101 - Adding Color:  Combining Sand with Other Technique.93-118.

Reading 7: Artist Profiles I - Appendix B p.215-228.

Reading 8: Artist Profiles II - Appendix B p.215-228.

 

 

 

ACCESS TO FILMS & PLAYLISTS:

If you want to find a film played in class or follow up on an animator you can go here for instructions to access to the JSL Film Library.

Stephan Leeper 2026