(4 credits)Prerequisites:DIGM 1100, DIGM 1640, and ARTA 1201; or permission of instructor. Study of the fundamental principles and mechanics of motion through hand-drawn animation. Students explore timing, spacing, and staging an image for clarity, gravity, emotion and storytelling, and learn to apply and manipulate the fundamental concepts to creatively animate an idea. The coursework will serve as a foundation for comprehending the underlying principles and mechanics for any form of animation. Lecture and lab. (fall, spring)