This class will be devoted to exploring magical cinematic and pre-cinematic illusions. Through lectures, screenings, guest artist visits, and technical demonstrations, students will be encouraged to think about the use of illusions/magic/animation and their historical roots in physical objects, live theater, and performance. Students will also gain practical experience with historical devices and techniques such as camera obscura, anamorphic images, zoetrope, illuminated phantasmagorical projection, and more. As a final project, students will work in groups to create and perform their own magic lantern show.Upper Division Interdisciplinary Studios extend a student's cross-school experience from Core Studio up into their upper division years. 3 units of Interdisciplinary Studio are required of all majors and must be completed in the junior or senior year. This advanced level studio is thematic in nature. Technical demonstrations are paired with thoughtful readings, seminar discussions and ambitious projects. Collaboration, experimentation and presentation skills are developed in concert with critical thinking.

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