Foundations of Animation
This course prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production.
This course prepares students to use artistic and technological foundations to create animations. The basic principles of digital animation are reviewed, including character development and story conception through production. Students learn the technical language used in the animation industry and basic animation methods. They will also learn techniques about various ways to plan, create, and prepare for animation in pre-production, production and post-production.
Course Curriculum
ClapMotion - Chrome Extension
StopMotion - Chrome Extension
* I will add other animating resources/platforms that we use throughout the semester
Course Materials
Students will need their district issued Chromebook
Spiral notebook recommended for note taking purposes
Miscellaneous small household items such as small toys, play-doh, paper, etc. to use in creating stop-motion animation. Please do not buy these items. Students can creatively use items they find around the house.