Hi, name’s Evan. I chose this course simply because I wanted to learn more about the history of animation, and how we even got to this point in the animation industry. It’s also one step closer to an associates in Animation and Motion Graphics. I love cartoons, but I also like anime so I want to be an animator that can incorporate both styles at the same time. I’m not entirely sure what I want to do as a career yet, and even though there’s a clear path into the animation industry, I want to make my own art and maybe start my own animation studio. I’d rather not be slaving away for hours on end working day and night like Mappa animators. Some fun things you should know about me is I love doodling, I hate crowded spaces, my favorite color is peach, and I have a tendency to carry around a scooter. A LOT.
An animated series I really love to watch is the Amazing World of Gumball because now that I’m older, I can understand the jokes and comedy very well, which makes it more funny to watch. I also like One Piece, and I actually really love the animation styles both old and new. The squash and stretch seems so fluid, and the timing on certain parts just makes the animation look so amazing. I love the goofy nature of the show as well, and even though it is VERY long, I enjoy it very much. The show was produced by Toei Animation, which started in 1948 by animators Kenzo Masaoka and Sanae Yamamoto.
