Whats the main difference between the Character Animation Program and the Experimental Animation Program?
Character Animation is a very comprehensive program of traditional, classical animation—basically using animated actors to tell a narrative experience. Although some Character Animation students, in their 3rd and 4th years, work with techniques like cut-out paper puppets, stop-motion puppets, or computers, most students do drawn work throughout their study at CalArts. The work done by students in Experimental Animation is more akin to fine art—some students draw, use characters and tell narrative stories, however all students are encouraged to explore different, new or unusual techniques and approaches to expressing themselves.
