Keywords
Animation, Hybrid Animation, The Hero's Journey, Fables, Balance, Curiosity
Abstract
Dazzling: A Timekeepers Tale is a 2D/3D animated short film that explores timeless storytelling, perception of time, anthropomorphism, and friendship. The film illustrates the necessity for balance between curiosity and caution when striving to learn. Through the dual protagonists’ contrasting personalities, they reach a deeper understanding of each other, thus learning the value of balance. This theme was constructed around a fantasy space that will function as a means of understanding varying perceptions of time. Thesis research explores ideas of balance between traditional Western narrative structures such as the Hero’s Journey, Aesopic fables, and Buddy Comedy within a combination of animation mediums.
Completion Date
2025
Semester
Spring
Committee Chair
Christie, Christina
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
College
College of Arts and Humanities
Identifier
DP0029309
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
STARS Citation
Gray, Jessica, "The Value of Balance: Exploring Timelessness of Narrative Styles and Character Dynamics Through Animation" (2025). Graduate Thesis and Dissertation post-2024. 141.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2024/141