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Don't Stand Still, Mate...Animate!


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Learn to create Animations!

Pathway: Digital Storytelling Stage: Beginner
Age:  5-8 Grade (US): K-3
Pathway: Digital Storytelling
Age:  5-8
Stage: Beginner
Grade (US): K-3

In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of animation and how animations can be an effective way to tell stories. This course covers three types of animations that are most commonly seen on TV and in movies today and explore how each of them is created by professionals in the field. You will then learn to create their own simple animations using the flipbook method as well as using a web-based program to create your own digital animation.

Learning Outcomes

1

A basic understanding of what an animation is, and some common types of animation that they see on different media

2

Understand how common types of animation are created

3

Create a simple flipbook animation using pencil and paper

4

Create a digital flip animation using a web application

Method of Instruction

This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.

 

Teacher Guide

The Teacher Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Foundations course.

 

Curricular Connections Guide

Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.

Standards Alignment

This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!

Required Materials & Equipment

  • A computer or mobile device
  • A notebook or sketchbook
  • Index cards or a sticky notepad

Career Pathways 

Animator, Art Director, Film and Video Editor, Graphic Designer, Video Game Designer, Animation Director, Cartoonist, Concept Artist, Director, Effects Animator, Forensic Animator, Filmmaker, Storyboard Artist, Software Publisher, Computer Systems Designer, Advertising Services, Specialized Design Services

Here is the course outline:

Getting Started

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1 section
Getting Started

Teacher Resource

Covering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, required materials & equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment

15 sections
Course Overview and Teacher Guide
Lesson Preparation Materials
Questions and Assignments - Course Overview
Modules 1 - 2 Video
Questions and Assignments - Modules 1 - 2
Quiz - Modules 1 - 2
Course Modules 3 Video
Questions and Assignments - Module 3
Quiz - Module 3
Standards Alignment
Student Assessment Tools
Projects, Quizzes  and Discussions by Module
Student Self-Assessment
Assessment Rubric
Curricular Integration and Assessment

Module 1: What is Animation?

Discover the history of animation and the most common types of animation that you see on TV or in the movies.

2 sections
Lesson 1: Let’s Think About Animations
Lesson 2: Different Types of Animation

Module 2: From the Drawing Table to the Big Screen

Explore how professionals create 2-D, 3-D, and stop motion animations!

4 sections
Lesson 3: Traditional 2D Animations
Lesson 4: 3D Animations - Enter the Age of Computers
Lesson 5: Stop Motion Animations
Lesson 6: Animation Detective Quiz

Module 3: Let's Flip: Create Your Own Animation!

Now take action! Create your own flip book animation! Start with pencil and paper and work your way to using a computer to help you!

5 sections
Lesson 7: What's a Flip Book?
Lesson 8: Create Your Own Flip Book Animation
Lesson 9: Create a Digital Flip Book Animation
Lesson 10: Create Your Own Digital Flip Book
Lesson 11: Presentation of Learning

Student Showcase

Now it's time to show off your projects!

2 sections
How to Lead a Student Showcase
Student Showcase

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:

LSSW Course Completion Certificate