For many years, the use and growth of technology has facilitated animation’s development. From the early ages of the phenakistoscope disk (spindle viewer) or flipbook, to the invention of the zoetrope ...

Computer animation is not meant as a replacement for traditional hand-drawn characters, but rather viewed as another tool in an animator’s box of tricks.

This course takes a comprehensive look at the artists and studios that shaped the history of the dynamic art form of Animation, from its beginning in the silent film era and American entertainment ...

Pixar was the first studio to release a computer-animated feature. The company's commitment to storytelling is key to its success.

This new animation history textbook is based on the animation history courses that author Maureen Furniss teaches at CalArts.

Wayne Carlson at Ohio State University compiled the history of computer graphics and animation from its humble beginnings in 1951. There's plenty to be learned here, so pull up a chair and a pot ...

A rundown of thesis projects by graduating students in the School of Visual Arts' BFA Animation, BFA Computer Art and MFA Computer Arts programs.

In a Q&A, innovative Yale computer scientist Theodore Kim talks about computer animation and winning a second Academy Award.

Computer Art at SVA allows for specialization in 3D computer animation, visual effects and game arts. Here you will learn technical skills as well as narrative and story development. We strive to give ...