The Process Note on The HAT Methodology

Animation is an art form which is not only timeless but also contemporary. It is a complex art requiring loads of creativity, somewhat akin to constructing and furnishing a new home to make it liveable.

Similarly, learning animation is not restricted to learning tools or software – just like a carpenter or mason alone cannot build a house for you. He needs support from other allied functions like architect, engineer, interior designer and other functionaries.

The animation development process starts with an idea and ends with a film. A film which tells a story for a specific purpose, be it entertainment, education or even information. An animation student is like the Director of a film who not only has to select a story, but also has to choose his cast, location, music, art, promotion, finance and other numerous aspects. Hence the animation development learning process is incomplete if one learns only the tools (software).

The HAT methodology addresses this issue and is designed to provide “Active” animation learning to the student. A student being trained under this methodology develops a pssion for his line of work and actually thinks, lives, and breathes animation to eventually earn from animation.