Ralston Animation

In animation class, when everyone gives their best effort, magic happens.

Examples of 2021-2022 Animation

Minion Impossible

Grateful

Dona Nobis Pacem

All You Need is Love

What will we do in animation class?

In animation class I plan on having us draw cartoon characters with pencil and paper, create animation for the school's webpage and create collaborative multi-class as well as individual videos using Adobe Animate for all to enjoy. Animation history and several styles of animation will be discussed and shown. Animation techniques and the animation process will be covered with a strong emphasis on what is important in creating a good visual story. In all of my classes students use technology in artistic ways to explore and develop the creative side of themselves.

Rules

1 - Be kind, respectful and supportive.

2 - Always give your best effort and be as creative as you possibly can.

Grades

Grades in animation class are based on effort and folowing the above rules. Basically if you give your best effort for the entire class period on each project, you will get an A. More details will be given for each individual project. Everything is done in class. There is no homework.

ANIMATION YEARLONG CLASS

This class builds on the semester class but also includes a review so taking the semester class is not a pre-requisite. Animation techniques and the animation process will be covered in detail. Animation history and several styles of animation will be discussed and shown. The students will create computer animation using Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop. During the year students will create longer animation projects in collaboration with various music groups at Ralston. In the past our animation has accompanied live music performances by the guitar class, band, orchestra and choir. Some of our animation also appears on the Ralston Homepage.

ANIMATION SEMESTER CLASS

This class builds on the wheel class but also includes a review so taking the wheel class is not a pre-requisite. Animation techniques and the animation process will be covered with a strong emphasis placed on what is important in creating a good visual story. Animation history and several styles of animation will be discussed and shown. Students will be taught how to use Adobe Animate and Adobe Photoshop. Students will create animation projects in collaboration with various music groups at Ralston. Some of our animation also appears on the Ralston Homepage.

ANIMATION WHEEL CLASS

Animation techniques and the animation process will be introduced. Key moments in animation history and important animated shorts will be discussed and shown. Students will be taught the basics of using Adobe Animate. Adobe Animate, formerly called Adobe Flash, is a professional animation program. The students will create short animation projects using Animate.