Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course introduces students to the techniques and traditional principles of digital animation production. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of animation and gain fluency in the software applications widely used throughout the industry. The curriculum includes: a historical perspective, industry overview and the principles and theory of animation. Students work on hands-on projects creating digital animations. Topics include animating a bouncing ball, ball with a tail, ball with legs, full body bipedal, and a face synchronized to audio. Character animation topics involve locomotion, such as walking and jumping, using the traditional principles. (CSU) Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Favorites (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 San Joaquin Delta College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .