Doodlin' To Music
Animation where musical notation transforms into different images
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Description
Playful, hand-drawn chalk animation where musical notation transforms into various objects and creatures.
Questions & Activities
Questions
- What do you think inspired this animation?
- How do the drawings attempt to match the style and tone of the music?
- What sort of instruments are played in the soundtrack?
- Watch and discuss the animations 'Humorous Phases of Funny Faces' (1906) and 'Fantasmagorie' (1908) - both are available to view on the internet. Compare these to 'Doodlin' to Music'.
Activities
Create your own chalk or pencil animation inspired by music of your choice.
Watch other short animations where objects transform into other things. Where in nature can we see this process happening?
Create your own artwork inspired by musical notation.
Clip Details
| Project Ref | 7448 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1960s |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Amateur |
| School Subject | Music, Expressive Arts, Art and Design, Biology, Sciences |
| Subject Matter | Animation |
| Who | Dalziel Camcorder Club |
| Where | Motherwell |
| Attributes | Black and White, Sound |
| Clip Length | 00:52 |
| Film Length | 00:52 |