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ANI 365: Cinema, Animation, and Art

This seminar course focuses on animation and cinema from the standpoint of Modern and Contemporary art. Students study the major styles and themes of historical experimental film and video, and relate these topics to contemporary animation and independent cinema practices. Emphasis is placed on theory and criticism, and how it informs experimental work. Students are expected to discuss work and theory in a seminar setting, and to engage the class material in several research papers.

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33168
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00530 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 33196
  • Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00530 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 40422
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00530 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 42401
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00530 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021


Section 901B

Class number 35485

  • Meeting dates: 3/27/2021 - 6/11/2021
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: OLSYN CHLIV at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 3/27/2021 - 6/11/2021
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus


  • Section: 901C
  • Class number: 35674
  • Meeting time: W 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Async (Sync-Option)
  • Instructor: Jacob Ciocci | View syllabus