1. Digital Animation Capstone Proposal: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The emerging art form of 3-Dimensional experimental animation ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ By Mariko Nihonyanagi Advisor: Pat Watson For:~~~~~~~~~ CST 400 Dr. Bude Su CSUMB School of iTCD (BS)

2. Problem: To explore animation as an art form Animation is mostly seen as a means to a commercial end Experimental animators use animation as an art form Digital experimental animation has not reached its true potential

3. Solution: The 3D experimental animation 30 second to 2 minute animation Will advance the idea of digital animation as an art form May be shown at local art venue

4. Previous Work

6. Project Deliverables 3D Experimental Animation –Short high definition animation Capstone Website Capstone Poster Capstone Report –Storyboards

7. Methodology Preproduction, production, postproduction Technology Use –Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, AfterEffects –School lab, pen tablet, external hard drive Skills from –3D, design, art, and film classes

8. Tentative project timeline This Semester –Proposal –Research –Storyboards Next Semester –Modeling –Animation –Final Presentation