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Observe and Reflect
Observe and Reflect
The Studio Habits of Mind that will be explored in this unit are Observe and Reflect.
To observe as an artist we must learn to go beyond normal looking. Observation starts with seeing things exactly as they are and appreciating it as such. Deeper observation, the type practiced by artists, sees things very closely, notices the details that are not immediately seen, and recognizes the subtlety of what is being observed. True observation also notices the messages that are being expressed by what is being observed as well as the hidden messages too.
To reflect on an artwork, whether it is our own, the work of our peers, or professional work, we must learn to think and talk about art using specific vocabulary to that particular art form. It is also important as we reflect, to think and talk about the art making process and the conventions artists use to create work. Reflecting, in animation, also means looking closely at how things actually work according to the laws of physics in reality. Reflecting also means deciphering the meaning of the piece intended by the artist through visual symbolism and finding connections to it on a personal level.
Just as in develop craft, the ability for an artist to deeply observe and then reflect upon their work takes repeated practice
Animation History
Animation History
Learn more about the group of Disney animators known as the 9 old men. These men are the creators of modern day animation in terms of emotionally driven characters and performances, fluid and dynamic motions or movements, and impeccable timing. They are looked up to by all animators as some of the greatest ever.
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