The document discusses animation and its basic principles. It defines animation as a collection of static images shown consecutively to create the illusion of movement. The 12 basic principles of animation are described, including timing, follow through, anticipation, and exaggeration. Both traditional cell animation and modern digital animation techniques are explained. The animation process involves planning with storyboards and implementation through character design, modeling, and rendering frames. Pixar's multi-step process for creating the animated movie Monsters, Inc. is provided as an example.