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CTK 251 - Introduction to Digital Animation

Department: Creative Technologies

Description: This course introduces students to 2D animation principles and techniques using hand-drawn digital software. Through a series of projects, students will learn what animation is, how it has evolved in modern history, and how to create believable movement using a combination of still pictures. This course will not cover 3D.

Credit Hours: 3

Current Offerings

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Spring 2026

  • 001 - Lecture (In Person): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Simone Downie 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Center for the Visual Art 140 (CVA 140)

Instructor: Simone Downie

Course Specification: Majors Only

Textbooks are not required for this section.