Animation

6410 – Animation

2 credits – semester course

Level: CP

Prerequisite: Any of the four Studio Art courses, Studio - Moving Image is strongly recommended.

Animation serves as an in-depth introduction to the 12 principles of animation and how to apply them creatively. In this course, you’ll explore a range of animation techniques—from digitally hand-drawn effects and frame-by-frame movement to character design and rigging—gaining exposure to key departments within animation and UX design studios. Students will dive into the fundamentals and mechanics of movement, with a strong focus on mastering the 12 principles of animation. Beyond technical skills, the course broadens to examine representation and audience, helping students understand animation’s role in contemporary visual storytelling. Through a project-based approach, you’ll engage in multiple assignments that emphasize collaboration, and the animation studio pipeline.