Cartoon Planet
Educational
Cartoon Planet is an educational program exploring the history and development of animation around the world. Through illustrated lectures, the program examines animation industries, traditions, filmmakers, studios and works from different countries and regions.
| Presenter: | Dr. Elaine Mercer |
|---|---|
| Produced by: | WayStation Television |
| Status: | In Production |
Dr. Elaine Mercer
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Cartoon Planet presents illustrated lectures on animation from around the world. Lectures are organized into courses focusing on different regions and areas of study, allowing subjects to be explored in greater depth than is generally possible in a traditional animation history course.
Lectures use film excerpts, photographs, artwork and other visual materials to accompany the presentation.
COURSES
Course 1 — Asia
Eight lectures examining animation industries and traditions across Asia.
| Lecture | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | China’s 动画 (Donghua) Boom: From Myth to Masterpiece |
| 2 | Southeast Asia’s Animasi: A Region in Motion |
| 3 | The Philippines’ Animasyon Empire: Outsourcing to Originality |
| 4 | India’s एनीमेशन (Animation): Mythology, Movies, and a Growing Giant |
| 5 | The Koreas 애니메이션 (Aenimesyeon): The Animation Divide |
| 6 | Mongolia’s Анимаци (Animatsi): The Hidden Gem of the Steppes |
| 7 | Hong Kong’s 卡通 (Kǎtōng): Kung Fu, Comedy, and Cult Classics |
| 8 | Taiwan’s 動畫 (Dònghuà) Revolution: From History to High-Tech |
Additional courses are currently in development.