Spring 2027

Explore the creative process behind digital design, from developing initial ideas and experimenting with visual concepts to producing polished, original artwork. Learn how designers use images, typography, color, and composition to communicate messages, express ideas, and engage audiences.

Develop skills that can be applied to graphic design, digital art, social media, marketing, and other creative fields. No previous design experience is required, and the course uses free software with no textbook purchase necessary.

Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation, including frame-by-frame techniques, keyframes, timing, spacing, and the principles of creating believable movement. Explore how drawings, shapes, and characters can be animated to communicate ideas and tell stories.

Develop original animations through sketching, storyboarding, and hands-on digital experimentation. Practice planning sequences, creating motion, and refining your work from initial concept to finished animated project.

Drawing is more than learning to represent what you see. It develops observation, visual thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are valuable across art, design, and everyday life. Learning to draw encourages you to slow down, notice details, understand spatial relationships, and communicate ideas visually..

Practice visual organization, contrast, balance, and emphasis while developing your individual approach to drawing.