Interdisciplinary Exploration: Chinese Mythology & Animation Creation

Course Number: 82-237

This interdisciplinary course invites students to traverse the enthralling world of ancient Chinese mythology, synthesizing the realms of animated storytelling and digital humanities. It intertwines traditional research in humanities including literature, history, religion, and anthropology with avant-garde techniques of animation production and visual storytelling. The course is structured to offer a multifaceted approach, encompassing close readings, critical analysis, technological applications, and creative project developments related to Chinese mythological tales and their modern adaptations. In addition to undertaking weekly assignments in writing, presentation, and critique, students are also expected to craft their own "mythological stories," utilizing writing and technology-enhanced mediums such as animation, digital storytelling, and immersive media projects.

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Units: 9