This course is designed to introduce students to basic methods and practices in animation, while exposing them to artists working independently in this field. The course will provide an overview of techniques ranging from hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation, to object animation and pixilation. Each class will consist of a short demonstration, viewing of related works, hands-on experimentation, and critique. Weekly assignments will further student’s exploration of animation approaches and techniques. Students will learn basic post-production through the use of Final Cut Pro. The course will conclude with the creation of final projects in which students will develop and create an animated short in a medium of their choosing, and a collaborative animation defined and implemented by the group.