The 'Illusion of Life' as a term defines a core principle related to the history, culture and theorems of animation - to animate a form is to give it the appearance of being 'alive'.

In this course you will examine the historical and theoretical context of animation practice through the examination of emerging critical discourses from the fields of linear animation, interactive media and games.

You will respond to project briefs that require you to engage in a critical dialogue between key historical precedents and your own work. A focus of the course will be situating your work in the broader context of critical enquiry, innovation and practice within the field of animation.