REREQUISITE: None Video and Animation is the beginning level course and introduction to the essentials of video and animation techniques. Students will use industry standard digital tools such as Photoshop and Final Cut Pro to create artworks in video, audio, 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects. Students will work in both real and virtual environments as they develop essential skills in visual communication, digital storytelling, videography, design, and animation. No experience necessary. This introductory semester course is suggested as a pair with the introductory semester course A195 Digital Media Arts.