Game Animation and Programing

Hi Everyone,

First off I apologize if this is better suited in the graphics(or some other forum)forum please feel free to move it if it would be better suited elsewhere.

I'm looking for a good tutorial/overview of where animation and programming meet. I've done a basic google/forum search but have yet to find what I am looking for.

My issue is that I understand how to move objects as a whole(basic translation, scaling, and rotation) as well as the math behind it, but when it comes to animating an object(say making a human's(the object) legs move while being translated as a whole to simulate walking) I am lost.

Is there somewhere (a website or book) I can refer to in order to get a better understanding of where animation and programming meet (ie, where the animator hands stuff off to the programmer).

I understand its probably a huge question but I would appreciate any help on the subject.

Thanks!