Although I have taught 3d modeling and animation for years, I have also taught 2d media and web design. I have also encouraged stop motion animation in my classes with studies in this case on delivering a 30 second stop motion production.
software:
Flash, Adobe Suite and edited in Premiere and a host of plug-ins.
Below are examples of student work from a History of Animation Class I taught at New Mexico State University. The students were challenged to learn about animation icons and as a final project to complete
a motion capture or 2d animation of their own as a final project.