This course teaches the basic 3D computer animation techniques, such as key framing, posing and animating rigged characters, path animation, and deformation. This course focuses on the art and practice of character animation, using practical assignments and critiques, along with reference material and analysis. Practical work will focus on how to use motion to create a sense of character, how to develop a sense of weight and timing in animation, and how to animate motions such as walking and gesturing. Students will also learn technical skills, such as using forward and inverse kinematics for character animation, and advanced keyframe techniques.