Date

12-19-2024

Department

School of Communication and the Arts

Degree

Master of Fine Arts in Studio Art (MFA)

Chair

Joseph Wright

Keywords

digital 3D animation, Tradigital art, traditional animation, traditional 2D animation

Disciplines

Art and Design

Abstract

This thesis investigates Tradigital art - combining the aesthetics of traditional animation with the optimization of digital 3D animation. This cross-disciplinary study investigates how traditional artistry can still be preserved and enhanced in modern digital workflows without causing the emotional disconnect often found in the "Uncanny Valley" of contemporary 3D animation. This research, based on a literature review, case studies, and visual analyses, identifies elements of traditional 2D animation that can still enrich digital 3D animation without compromising the flow and optimization of the pipeline in many studios. Research shows that the utilization of both methods has the potential to boost 3D animations' aesthetic and the emotional connection that it has with its audience. This thesis is made to help those currently in the animation industry as well as those in the academic realm, where artists are trained and guided with the skills needed to communicate their ideas effectively. This research was done in the hope of guiding future artists and their projects, balancing both artistic integrity and technological progress.

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