Principles of Animation is built upon the fundamental rules of keyframe (original) animation drawing, focusing on the laws of motion in animation. The course systematically explains core techniques in action design and animation performance, covering a progressive knowledge framework from physical motion to human and animal movement. It is a key course for developing professional animation skills.
Through the integration of theory and practice, the course aims to cultivate students’ ability to create original key animations independently, while developing a high standard of motion aesthetics.
The course is suitable not only as a core subject for majors such as animation, animation design, and digital media art, but also supports creators in related interdisciplinary fields—including film and television animation, digital design, and new media—by addressing essential challenges in animation production techniques.
Balancing professional training with general accessibility, the course is designed to lower the barriers to entry, enabling a wider range of learners to engage in and truly enter the field of animation creation.
