Journal Entry – Week 1

Please tell us a bit about yourself. What is your name? Why did you pick this course? Is there a particular genre/era/type of animation you’re interested in learning more about? What is your major? What are your career goals? Include a few fun facts about yourself (hobbies? pets? favorite food?)

My name is Kwamel Robinson. I am 19 and I live in NY, Astoria. I picked this course because initially, I wanted to become an animator- to be specific, for anime. My major is Animation and Motion graphics. My career goals is still in planning. A few fun facts is that I like drawing, singing and I am the 2nd oldest in my household.

An animated tv show I really like is The Proud Family. I think I like it so much because it was very diverse. It was amazing for me to see a black animated family on tv. The music and characters were also very good! I also love the new version of the show especially because of the new animation style. The studio that created The Proud Family is Jambalaya Studio. The artists that created it was Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar. The date that it was created was September 15th 2001.

Hello, I am Janiya Holland and an animation film that I really enjoy is the Princess and the Frog movie made by Disney. I’ve loved watching this film since it was released on December 11, 2009, and what I like about it is that it centers around the main character who is a young Black woman and that is something that is not really shown in a lot of animation films. Also, I really like the way the characters are made.

My name is Ashley Kimbell and I’m majoring in studio art. I plan on going to a 4-year college so I can have a career as a storyboard artist and later on hopefully an art teacher. I love to play video games and roller skate whenever I have time. I also have one cat that I had for 13 years name Paco. I picked this course because of all the global studies and world culture classes this one was the most interesting and it related closely to my major. I also love animation so learning more about the process and taking a look inside animated film history seems like a fun experience.

Hi everyone, I am Cristina
It is my first semester at bmcc. I am interested in an animation and motion graphics degree. I looking forward to learn about story telling/writing, animation creative process, 2D and 3D design etc. I have a fashion/technical design and product development background. Passionate about art, film also I paint, draw, take landscapes photography, practice yoga, love watching documentaries and hiking.

Hello, my name is Kenneth Diaz, and I am an Animation and Motion Graphics major. I chose this course since it seemed to be more relevant to my degree than the other options. I am eager to learn everything I can about animation in this course since education is crucial. In terms of interests, I resell sneakers in my spare time to earn extra money.  

I really like this animation named “Demon Slayer,” which was developed by Ufotable, Inc studios. I like it so much since the animation methods are outstanding in my view. This animation was created by Koyoharu Gotouge and was published by a Japanese manga studio. The manga was released on February 15, 2016, and the animation on January 22, 2021. 

Hi, my name is Erikson Wang, I’m a student in video art and technology, I pick this course because it’s one of the requirements. my career goal is to become a fashion designer, one thing I like about animation is probably anime, one of my favorite anime is Bleach which is what gets me into watching anime. one thing I like to do is I like to take pictures of places and people.

Hello everyone, my name is Anniyah Starr Kenton! I am a theatre major, and I’ve been going to BMCC since the Fall 2020 semester. I picked this course because I needed an elective and this class seemed the most interesting, fun, and different (plus I enjoy watching Disney and Pixar animated films.) I don’t know too much about animation but am interested in learning more about it. I also enjoy watching a lot of animated movies and some animated shows and cartoons. My career is to be an actress on or off Broadway or even a play! Two fun facts about me is I like watching musicals, sitcoms, and cartoons. I also enjoy doing makeup, babysitting kids, and reading.

Hi my name is William, I’m an Art major. I love to draw and write stories. My draw is to be an art teacher with my own studio. i want to make it cheap for anyone to learn art. I love animation.

I’m Adam Sarh and my major is animation and motion graphics. I chose this course because I love Animation and having the opportunity to learn more about it’s history would inspire me and open my perspective to animation I am unfamiliar with. I’m interested in learning more about experimental animation and generally the various ways you can form narratives. I aim to work in the animation industry as a storyboard artist and create works representing my culture and where I come from, Ghana.

One of my favorite works of animation ever is Avatar: The Last Airbender. I love the Character designs, the story, the backgrounds, and the message. I just feel the show is a perfect balance of everything and the creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko at Nickelodeon Animation Studios did an amazing job making a story with very mature themes.

Hello, My name is Christian Mayellus, a little about myself is that I’m a very positive, charming person and very calm and quiet person, but I observe everything. I picked this course because It is a requirement for my major. I like anime animation but other animation too. My Major is Motion and Animation. My goal is to be able to pass this class and push myself even more challenging than I did last semester and to grow even more in my field later on in the future and with the people around me. My hobbies are that I like to draw and I like going to the gym and working on my purpose.

Hi everyone 🙂 My name is Tal Sharir (she/her).

I’m majoring in science engineering and looking to be a biomedical engineer. I am passionate about this field of study because of the possibilities for better health that can be achieved. My hobbies include reading, yoga, watching TV and listening to music. The reason why I picked this course is because I enjoy watching animation and would love to know more about it and broaden my knowledge in this field.

I’m a huge foody, and I enjoy cooking as well as trying new restaurants all the time. I avoid spicy food, which is why I’m considered the picky eater in my family (everyone in my family LOVES spicy food).

Fun fact about me to conclude this thread- I have a twin sister.

Thank you for reading!

My name is Kaijie but I generally go by Kai. I picked this course because I am interested in animations, mainly anime. There are a few genres of animations that I am into, some of them are action and romance. My major is Animation and Motion Graphics and currently I don’t exactly have a goal. Animation just happens to be the topic that I am into in this school. Some hobbies I have are making origami, a little cooking, and trying voice acting.

One of my favorite anime is a new Chinese anime called Throne of Seal. The character designs and the effects of animation are really cool. Certain animations can make certain moments breathtaking and allow you to see the perspective of the characters which I find very interesting. This anime is an adaptation of a manga written by a famous Chinese writer called Tang Jia San Shao. The studio that made this anime is called Shenman Entertainment that is located in Changsha. It is stated that the company are “based on the production of domestic high-quality animation and film and television products, and has a full range of CG development capabilities such as dynamic cartoons, 3D animations, and virtual idols”

Hello! My name is Taniyah Chisolm and I picked this course because I love animation and I hope to pursue it as a career in the future. My major is Animation and Motion Graphics and this is my last semester here. I love 2D animation and, I am especially interested in how Disney used to make their 2D films and how the process evolved. I also wonder why they made the switch over to mainly 3D as I am not a big fan of it. Some of my hobbies other than animation are crocheting, painting, and playing video games. I am a twin and my sister also enjoys animation. She is an inspiration to me as well and we watch a lot of animations and TV shows together.

One of my favorite recent shows is Inside Job by Shion Takeuchi. It was created only last year. I enjoy the simple characters and their designs and the concept of the show. Most of the time I am not the biggest fan of very simple styles but I enjoy the animation and concept of the show. Unfortunately, it was recently canceled by Netflix which is super upsetting for me. I know Shion Takeuchi has worked for a lot of shows with similar weird concepts like Gravity Falls as a producer and writer which is why I think I enjoy it so much.

Hi all, my name is Carol. I am a Digital Marketing major and this will be my final semester at BMCC. I plan on transferring to City College’s Advertising and Public Relations Major. In my downtime, I am the most ardent fan of napping. When I’m not sleeping, you can find me shopping for stationery, practicing calligraphy, playing with fountain pens, dabbling around with collage, or writing pen pal letters.

I picked this class because it seemed to be the most interesting option to fulfill the World Cultures and Global Issues requirement, in addition to my general preference for animated films. I’ve only started to explore the animation from other countries, so I figured that this class would be a good introduction into the animation of other cultures.

One of my favorite films is “Ernest et Célestine (2012),” which was based on the books written by Gabrielle Vincent, a Belgian writer and children’s book illustrator. I enjoy the minimalist artwork of the film; the overall design made me want to pick up watercolors again. It reminded me that I don’t have to make art complicated in order for it to have worth. The characters gently remind me that relationships aren’t necessarily built on events, but the moments in which people are willing to be vulnerable.

Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar, and Benjamin Renner directed the movie. Renner may have had the most influence on the film’s artistic direction, based on his body of work. It was animated with Flash and bespoke software to help with the watercolor effect.

Hi everyone, my name is Brittany, and I am entering my 3rd semester at BMCC. I am a Business Administration major, and I plan on attending Baruch to complete my undergrad in Sustainable Business. My goal is to work with entrepreneurs to build green business models.

I am an active person and am passionate about travel and health. I am an avid runner and will be running the NYC United Half, RBC Brooklyn Half, and the NY Marathon this year! Because I am such an active person, I LOVE all types of food, especially anything I can cook quickly.

I am taking this course because I would love to tap into my creative side while learning math and other sciences this semester. I hope learning about something as fun and exciting as animation can be my happy place!

My favorite cartoon is The Simpsons, created by Matt Groening in the 80s. The Simpsons started as a short sketch on the Tracy Ullman Show before becoming its own cartoon. Yes, I am dating myself here. While I don’t remember when The Simpsons originally aired, I do remember not being allowed to watch The Simpsons because my mother didn’t believe it was a show suitable for children. Over the years, The Simpsons have evolved in animation techniques and show content, showing no signs of slowing down!