0 or 3 credits
Fall 2025 Laboratory Lecture Recitation Lower Division
In this course, students are introduced to the core concepts and principles of animated motion. The course includes an overview of animation history and the evolution of animation technology. Principles of animation production are explored through practical exercises executed in a range of animation software types. These exercises will familiarize students with different approaches to creating animated motion, with a focus on keyframed digital animation.
Learning Outcomes1Identify the sequence of major milestones in the history of animation technology, style and industry.
2Demonstrate fundamental animation skills and principles including anticipation, squash & stretch, timing, easing and motion arcs.
3Create animated images of objects and characters in digital animation software that communicate believable motion.
4Arrange and manipulate geometric objects and systems in digital animation software, creating a range of defined outputs including still images and image sequences suitable for animation workflows.
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