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Leslie Bishko

Associate Professor

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Education:

BFA, Animation
MA, Art Education (3D Computer Animation)
Certification in Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis

Bio

Leslie Bishko's work centres on the dynamics of expression through movement in animation, influenced by abstract experimental animation and Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies, which are the focus of her research and teaching. Leslie is currently writing Laban for Animators to broaden the language of movement in animation education and the animation industry. She also teaches Pilates and studies flamenco dance.

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Research Interests

Leslie’s research interests include Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies, animation, movement, acting, storytelling, and character development.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
2D Animation 2DAN 410 26/SP

Description

Continuing the project begun in Senior Animation Production I, students focus on fully realizing all aspects of animation production, by effectively managing production milestones, working with collaborators and refining their work. Students will complete their project by a fixed deadline, and prepare a professional trailer, poster and press kit to use when promoting their work to potential employers and festivals.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

2D Animation 2DAN 210 26/SP

Description

Continuing with the study of essential animation principles, students work at creating sophisticated movement phrases through a series of short assignments that focus on drawn animation. Students practice developing their animation by iterative refinement based on class feedback, progressing from rough to polished stages of production. An emphasis is placed on acting, staging, and timing. In addition, students employ film grammar, develop storyboards, and create short narratives by linking characters' motives and movement sequences with a variety of scenes, shots, camera angles, and editing points. A variety of relevant films are presented, relating contextually to lecture topics.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

2D Animation 2DAN 211 26/SP

Description

In conjunction with Animation II, students continue to learn digital production methods. In addition, individuals are introduced to experimental two-dimensional techniques, and interactive animation. Key aspects of filmmaking like pre-production research, animatics or Leica reels, digital video editing, and sound design are covered. Students spend concentrated periods of time on projects that represent the complex nature of the medium.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.