Studio 1 - Week 1 - Nina Byrt - s3485166

Folio Plan and Mind Map

MAGI - Folio Plan 

Rationale: Intention 

Why are you doing what you are doing?

My intention behind my semester’s work will primarily be to learn and experiment with new software. Secondly, it will be to provide entertaining and original content that is unlike things that are commonly created in the industry. I hope to create exciting work with interesting elements and themes.  

What would you like to explore and experiment with in your folio work?

Technically, I would like to explore use of the Toon Boom Harmony Software to create a 2D animation. I would like to experiment in making short, black and white cartoon style animations. 

What concepts are you examining? 

I have always been interested in exploring areas outside traditional ‘cute’ animation styles. I hope to explore creating ugly characters and experimenting with off-putting content types in a humorous tone. 

Context: field

Who else is doing what you are doing?

Vincent (1982) - Tim Burton 

Perseplis (2007) - Marjane Satrapi 

LORN - ANVIL (2016) - GERIKO (Hélène Jeudy & Antoine Caëcke)

What fields does your work sit within? 

2d animation 

Design 

Video production 

Visual development 

Character design 

Comedy?

Who are the outstanding practitioners / researchers / critics within the field? 

Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Lydia Schumacher

Liz Giuffre

Lucy Baxter

Smaller - achievable goals & how they could help you reach your bigger goals 

My first goal is to become proficient in Toon Boom Harmony. My second goal is to create a piece or collection of small works that could be used in my folio. I also hope that these short works might inspire larger projects in the future. 

Production: Tools 

Toon Boom Harmony Software 

Mac Book Pro 

iPad 

Adobe Suite 

Touch screen monitor 

How will you make the work?

I plan to make the work on Toon Boon Harmony, however I will start the initial designs by hand drawing them. This is because hand drawing is an area that I feel more comfortable in than using technology. 

What is your process? When will you do what?

I will start practicing with small, simple and short animations. I will then brainstorm a theme / concept for a slightly longer animation to work on during the second half of the semester. Throughout the process I will be continuously looking for inspiration and gaining technical skills.