The goal of this course is to provide the fundamentals for developing an animated series, including the premise, outline, character development and story arcs. We will begin with an overview of the history of the animated series in the United States, and how these series have been influenced by popular culture, as well as political and social events. While the focus of the course will concentrate on the creative process, we will also discuss such areas as domestic and international markets, financing, production, merchandise, and marketing and distribution.