Welcome!
Drs. Francisco Ortega and Jorgelina Orfila (School of Art, TTU) offer workshops in stop-motion animation at the Burkhart Center for young participants diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Research has shown exercising creativity supports children’s and teenager’s emotional and cognitive development. Animation, particularly character animation, serves as a conduit for empathy and emotional connection in people with ASD.
All participants will be trained in the technique of stop-motion animation using industry-standard tools and techniques. The program consists of twelve (12), 90-minute sessions, held once a week on Saturday. Each participant will be paired with an assistant from our research team who will explain the goals of each daily exercise and offer technical support.
![Image of Melissa and Jose](anim_work_imgs/mel_jose.jpg)
Throughout the semester, we follow these steps:
- Participants become acquainted with animation materials and equipment
- Participants learn and practice timing, sequencing and movement, and sound-image synchronization
- Participants develop their own story and create a storyboard
- Participants produce a short -1 minute- animation
PROCESS SAMPLES
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If interested in exploring stop-motion animation, please contact Dr. Francisco Ortega :: francisco.ortega@ttu.edu
** All workshops are FREE of charge, and all required technical equipment and materials are provided for each participant. **
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