This week in Design for Animation, we learned about animated documentaries and how they combine factual storytelling with creative visuals. The class covered how animation can show real events, ideas, or feelings in ways that live action sometimes can’t. We also talked about the problems of using animation in non-fiction, like whether it makes things less real or makes it harder for the audience to connect.
I thought it was interesting that animation can make serious or abstract topics easier to understand while still conveying truth. The session showed me how animation can be both expressive and informative. Overall, it was a useful discussion that showed how design choices influence how stories about real life are told and received. He also shared some resources that we can explore about politics in animation and film. I’m also excited to discover how political themes can be applied in animated works.