Thin Line Animation
Thin Line Animation is an old technique that has been around for years and it's a classic style for cartoon characters. The characteristics of thin line animation include bubble-like bodies, thinner lines, lack of details, and rounder shapes.
The students will all be creating their own characters following the thin line animation characteristics.
Our Project
Link to our Zoom meetings (this link is the same each week):
https://bsu.zoom.us/j/99222694710?pwd=b2xxdEJJSlRmUWhUN2NoR2lJZ051UT09
All of the PowerPoints used for classes will be posted below!
Making Art - Week 4
Here will be the demo for our fourth week of class learning about thin line animation. Follow along as we get started on our project!
Part 1 is drawing the cartoon character and part 2 is adding the thin lines around the cartoon with a thin sharpie.
Here is the zoom recording from class on Halloween.
PowerPoint - Week 5
Learning more about thin line animation and CalArts Style.
Here is the zoom recording from class on November 7th.
Making Art - Week 5
Here will be the demo for our fifth week of class learning about thin line animation. Follow along as we draw our characters in 5 different poses.
Share Your Learning - Week 4
Fill out this form to share what you learned with your teacher for Week 4!
Character Development Handout
Each student should have received this example packet in there bag full of supplies, but as a back up it is on this website as well!
These are examples that students use to reference that will help them create their own cartoon characters following the thin line animation characteristics.
Extra Facts About Thin Line Animation!
