Principles of animation are the key components of successful motion according to the accuracy of reality and physics. Make sure you completely understand the principles before using them in your animations. Your animations and you as a motuion graphics creator will beneift immensely if you truly comprehend the princinples. It's well worth the time to learn them. The TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) require you to show proof that you understand and have mastered the concepts in your projects before receiving credit for the course. Below are a few websites with examples and relevant information explaining the significance of the principles. Thoroughly read through each of the sites below to understand the elements of design, then the principles of design, and finally the extremely important principles of animation.