Ever wondered how drawings, puppets, or pixels come to life on screen? This course takes you on a journey through the history and art of animation: from hand-drawn shorts and stop-motion experiments to today’s stunning digital worlds. No prior experience is required. You’ll explore how animation has evolved as both an artistic and cultural force, learning how animators across time and continents have shaped the way we imagine stories, characters, and motion itself. Along the way, you’ll gain a foundation in animation history, technique, and theory, with an opportunity to get hands-on experience using Autodesk Maya to create simple 3D scenes.