ESS Biography



OSAMAH MANDAWI, Computer Science student passionate about Animatio




Major: Computer Science

College/Employer: Brandeis

Year of Graduation: 2021

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Brandeis sophomore studying Software Engineering, Business, and Politics. I was one of the three winners internationally in the first round of Microsoft Imagine Cup Earth 2016 video game development contest. I have made countless 2D short frame by frame animations, competed in various animation contest, including Animation Career Review, and I have a website where I upload my work (https://animationchicken.wordpress.com).



Past Classes

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A318: Animate: An Introduction to 2D Frame By Frame Animation in Splash Fall 2020 (Nov. 14, 2020)
Teaches the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation, as de- scribed by the legendary Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney’s Nine Old Men. Covers animation resources, free platforms, exercises, and even contests to participate in. No drawing skills required.


A319: Animate: Workshop in Splash Fall 2020 (Nov. 14, 2020)
Workshop to accompany "Animate: An Introduction to 2D Frame By Frame Animation". We will work on animation exercises using the FlipaClip app. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vblast.flipaclip&hl=en_US. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/flipaclip-cartoon-animation/id1101848914.


A273: Animate: An Introduction to 2D Frame By Frame Animation in Splash Fall 2019 (Nov. 16, 2019)
Teaches the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation, as described by the legendary Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney's Nine Old Men. Covers animation resources, free platforms, exercises, and even contests to participate in. No drawing skills required.


A221: Animate: An Introduction to 2D Frame By Frame Animation in Splash Spring 2019 (Feb. 02, 2019)
Teaches the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation, as described by the legendary Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney’s Nine Old Men. Covers animation resources, free platforms, exercises, and even contests to participate in. No drawing skills required.


A186: Animate: An Introduction to 2D Frame By Frame Animation in Splash Fall 2017 (Nov. 11, 2017)
Teaches the Twelve Basic Principles of Animation, as described by the legendary Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two of Disney's Nine Old Men. Covers animation resources, free platforms, exercises, and even contests to participate in. No drawing skills required.