This course will introduce students to digitally based 2D animation. The course will expose students to the breadth of digital techniques available when producing 2D animations. Using Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere, students will learn the foundational principles of animation while also exploring more experimental approaches to the medium. Class exercises and projects are designed to help students develop their artistic voice, while lectures and discussions will cover the history and theory of animation. Pre-req: Art 201