Art 276 - Introduction to Animation
Fall
2026
01
3.00
William Johnston-Rutledge
M W 4:40PM 7:25PM
UMass Amherst
10590
Bromery Center for Arts Rm 441
wjohnstoncar@umass.edu
20541
Through short, hand-drawn 2D animation projects, students are introduced to primary animation skills such as timing and spacing, the 12 Principles of Animation, believable acting, and various professional workflows. Students gain experience working in a variety of animation and video editing programs and practice all parts of the animation pipeline, including pre-production, post-production, and project management.
Open to Undergraduate ART, BFA-ART, BFA-ART ED, and BFA-DESIGN majors only. Art 104, 110, 120, or 131