Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, together with the Schools of Art, DxArts, Drama, Music, and Architecture, have launched a new interdisciplinary center of research and education, called the Animation Research Labs (ARL). Core support for the ARL comes from the Advanced Technology Initiative, a collaborative undertaking of the University of Washington, Washington State University, an
d the Washington State Legislature. The mission of the Animation Research Labs is to advance the state of the art in animation through research, teaching, and computer-animated production. This Animation Production site has been developed to showcase the classes and outreach events that have been sponsored as part of the Animation Research Labs.