Course info

CSAN-100-F001-2024: Principles of Animation

Welcome to Principles of Animation!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Learn the fundamentals of classical animation including principles, timing and techniques in this introductory course. Through 

demonstrations and hands-on activities, you will learn the 12 principles of animation and apply them in a variety of assignments. 

Starting with this foundation will improve the quality and believability of animations, help you communicate ideas to other animators,

and to support giving and receiving feedback. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create your own short hand-drawn 

2D animations and stop motion animations. This course requires basic knowledge of computers and access to a digital camera or

smartphone.