Art 276 - Introduction to Animation
Spring
2026
01
3.00
William Johnston-Rutledge
TU TH 1:00PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
75553
Bromery Center for Arts Rm 441
wjohnstoncar@umass.edu
85740
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 Open to BA-Art and BFA-Art students only.