ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

As part of my teaching and research practice in animation education, I developed a structured methodology for introducing students to the creative and technical processes of stop motion animation. The course explores stop motion as a multidisciplinary form of visual storytelling, combining principles of animation, character development, scenography, material experimentation, cinematography, and narrative construction.

The methodology guides students through the complete animation process — from the development of an initial concept and visual research to the creation of characters, sets, storyboards, animation tests, and final animated sequences. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experimentation, encouraging students to discover the expressive potential of materials, movement, rhythm, and tactile qualities specific to stop motion.

Through a practice-based learning approach, students develop both technical skills and an understanding of animation as an artistic medium. The course encourages creative independence, critical thinking, collaboration, and the ability to transform ideas into coherent visual narratives.

This section presents the creative process and final projects developed by students during the course, documenting their exploration of stop motion techniques, from early experiments and production stages to completed animations.