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Course Description

Artwork by Charlotte H. 

See your artwork move, transform and inspire. Use the principles of animation to craft expressive sequences that show mood and personality. Elevate your drawing skills through repetition and simplification. Using software and hand-drawing, you will bring captivating narratives to life through traditional 2D animation. Animation will expand your understanding of the sequential and narrative arts. This multimedia course prepares you for exciting career paths in film, TV, gaming and advertising.

Learner Outcomes

  • Capture movement using core principles such as: squash, stretch, anticipation, staging and timing
  • Understand and practice drawing techniques used by animation professionals
  • Use basic digital animation tools

Prerequisites

Students must be 13-17 years of age.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2026 to May 19, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 09, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 18, 2025 to Apr 16, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 18, 2026 to May 23, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet such as a Wacom Intuos, Bamboo, or Cintiq creative tablets or equivalent. Apple iPad is insufficient for this course. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course. A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes

This course requires access to Blender. Please visit the Blender website to check ""minimum system requirements"" for your computer before registering.

Section Schedule
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
Su
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jul 12, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $380.00
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 03, 2026 to Jul 02, 2026
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 09, 2026
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet such as a Wacom Intuos, Bamboo, or Cintiq creative tablets or equivalent. Apple iPad is insufficient for this course. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course. A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes

"This course requires access to Blender. Please visit the Blender website to check ""minimum system requirements"" for your computer before registering.

 

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