Animation

Assign- Week 9

Week of October 7, 2019

1. Monday

Introduction to Squash and Stretch - Ball Bounce

  • Students take notes and follow along with teacher presentation.
  • Student create a 2 Ball Bounces in one scene (up-and-down ball bounce & Ball Bounce with arcs) Using Motion Tween
    • Create a detailed background
    • See Teacher Example

Learning Target

  • Students will create a two Ball Bounces that will have squash and stretch using the motion tween techniques.

Success Criteria

  • Define (Principles of Animation) Squash and Stretch, Timing, Arcs and Slow IN & Out.
  • Using the drawing tools to create an appealing background that will not visually distract from the ball and create a two-toned ball. (Apply exposures)
  • Evaluate the volume and mass of the a ball and the dimensions to create the illusion of 3D.
  • Apply keyframes and motion tweens to create movement.
  • Evaluate the timing and movement of a ball when it bounces to add in the principles of animation to make it look more realistic.


  • Finish Motion Tween Timing Assignment from Week 8
  • Practice motion tweens for test on Thursday Oct 10.
Squash/Stretch/Arcs
Motion Tween Ball Bounce Steps
Bouncing Ball.pdf
Ball Bounce New 2.mp4

Video Directions

BallBounceTeacherExample New2.mov

Teacher Example

2. Thursday & Friday Oct. 10-11

Animation Midterm

  • Oct 11 - Practical Harmony Skills Test
    • Students recreate animation using the tools and techniques taught in class.
  • Oct 12 - Animation Multiple choice test
    • History of Animation
    • Animation Terms
    • Tools
    • Shortcuts
    • Interface