Course Detail: PDMA-101 - ENTERTAINMENT ARTS: ANIMATION 1


Students explore the fundamental principles of animation, creating convincing character through motion, timing, weight, physics and body mechanics.  Research and observation of varied characters to understand cultural influence and relevance is required in consideration for performance.  Students must fully understand the basics in order to create convincing animation in any medium. This course prepares the foundation for future animation projects. 

$900
Open to high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Students who wish to receive financial support from their Michigan school district should follow these steps:


Step 1

Submit an approval letter or form from your high school guidance counselor or principal stating that you are approved to participate and the dollar amount that the district will pay toward the $900 cost of tuition to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu 

Step 2 

Once the approval letter or form is received from the student, the student will receive further instructions on how to register for their dual enrollment course(s) with a specific discount code for their school district. 

If a counselor, principal or administrator submits the approval letter or form via email to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu  the following information must be provided

  • Student first and last name

  • Student email address

  • Parent/guardian first and last name

  • Parent/guardian email address

  • Student or parent/guardian phone number


Available Sessions

September 2, 2025 to December 11, 2025, W*006 (2 seats (100%) remaining)
January 13, 2026 to May 9, 2026, W*008 (2 seats (100%) remaining)