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This course is an introduction to basic animation principles for students with little or no animation production experience. Students explore basic animation techniques including object, hand-drawn, stop-motion, and alternative animation styles. Animated films, both domestic and international, are screened and discussed. Students complete short exercises in each of the techniques mentioned and complete a final project employing a style of their choice that was previous explored during the semester.