ANI 125   Introduction to 2D Animation (3 Hours)

In this course, students will study the fundamental principles of 2D animation; key principles in which all expressions of animation (traditional, digital, claymation, 3D, etc.) are built upon. These concepts include persistence of vision, timing, spacing, arcs, basic body mechanics, character performance, lip syncing, and other essential skills that form the bedrock for professional, industry-standard productions. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand and utilize their newly developed skill sets to craft their own fully animated scenes.