I learned so much during this coursework and module about the fundamentals of animation: timing, spacing, and frame rate as well. I learned the different paces of animation: ones, twos, and threes. I learned how to apply these principles in animating a bouncing ball. I learned about storyboarding – breaking up a complex scene or story in a set of keyframes that define each key moment of the story before animating. I learned about staging and the importance of creating dynamic and interesting forms of my characters such that if a silhouette were placed over them, their pose would still be intelligible. I learned to avoid parallels because they create a boring or disjointed shot. I learned not to have cramped staging either. I learned about staging each of my shots to include as much relevant information as possible and also to know when and when not to crop certain objects or people in my scene. I learned how to create interesting poses using lines of action and dynamic posturing. I learned how to string together animatic as well. I learned hot to incorporate both still shots and short animations to create a flowing story and narrative. I learned how to take criticism and implement the necessary changes to my animatic. But overall, I learned how to work together with a group of people to form a world, setting, and lore which contribute to an interesting narrative and story for an animation. I learned about sharing the burden of the work while also remaining independent enough to complete my own work. I learned to get caught up when I was absent and I learned how to ask for help form studies advisors when I needed it. I also expanded and deepened my friendships with the people in my group – fostering a sense of trust and mutual respect between us.