Throughout the term, we focused on how animation communicates meaning through visual language, narrative structure, space, and atmosphere. Topics such as animated documentary, mise-en-scène, composition, and staging made me more aware of how images, movement, and environments shape the audience’s understanding of a scene. Over time, this changed how I watch animation, as I began paying more attention to visual details rather than just story content.
The course also introduced basic academic research and writing skills. While working on my essay, I learned how to narrow down a topic, work with specific examples, and organise ideas more clearly. Reading and using academic sources helped me connect theoretical ideas with film analysis. Although writing took up a smaller part of the course, it supported my understanding by allowing me to apply what we learned in class in a more focused way.