Introduction to Animation

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This course provides an overview of the fundamentals of animation, starting with the basics of creating animations and understanding the role of frames and keyframes. It then delves into character creation and animation. The second module focuses on storytelling through animation, teaching students how to create storyboards, translate them into animations, and animate a scene. Teachers should encourage creativity and experimentation, while ensuring students grasp the technical aspects. The course is hands-on, so regular practice is crucial for students to master the skills. Teachers should provide constructive feedback to help students improve their work.

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This module introduces the fundamental principles of animation through hands-on lessons using Wick Editor. Students will explore basic techniques such as creating simple animations, mastering realistic motion with timing and gravity, and designing creative scenes. The content encourages experimentation and storytelling while building technical skills for smooth, engaging animations.

Creating Your First Animation	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Weighted Bounce	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Pendulum Swing	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
The Playground	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Sliding Shapes	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Floating Balloons	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
My Animated Scene	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Morphing Shape to Character	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

Creating Your First Animation	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Weighted Bounce	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Pendulum Swing	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
The Playground	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Sliding Shapes	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Floating Balloons	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
My Animated Scene	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner
Morphing Shape to Character	Quiz	Challenge	Beginner

Curriculum Mapping

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NCCA STE Education Specification (2025)

Curriculum Area

Outcomes

Nature of STEM

S1.4.1

Living things

S2.4.1 S2.4.2 S2.4.3

Materials

S3.4.1 S3.4.2 S3.4.3

Energy and forces

S4.4.1 S4.4.2 S4.4.3

Technology

S5.4.1 S5.4.2 S5.4.3

Engineering

S6.4.1

What Students Will Learn

Learning Goals

Develop a foundational understanding of animation principles and techniques, including the use of frames and keyframes.
Acquire the skills to create and animate characters in a digital environment.
Understand the process of storytelling through animation, from storyboarding to final production.
Develop the ability to translate storyboards into animated scenes.
Gain experience in creating and animating scenes, incorporating elements of timing, movement, and visual aesthetics.
Develop a critical eye for animation, with the ability to evaluate and improve your own work and that of others.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to create a basic animation using keyframes and frames.
Students will gain the ability to design and animate a character for use in an animation project.
By the end of the course, students will understand the principles of storytelling through animation and will be able to translate a storyboard into an animated sequence.
Students will develop the skills to create a scene in an animation, including setting, characters, and action.
Students will be able to animate a scene, incorporating movement, timing, and pacing to tell a story.
By the end of the course, students will have produced a short animated story, demonstrating their understanding of animation essentials and storytelling through animation.

Introduction to Animation

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