Course Details

Our Computer Animation video course is designed to introduce young creatives to the world of digital animation, empowering them to bring their stories to life with movement, emotion, and imagination. This course is available in 3 variations (based on student's grade level [K-5th, 6th-8th, 9th-12th]) to ensure complex concepts are broken down in simple, understandable, and age-appropriate ways. Be sure to select your student's grade level in the dropdown above, then add to cart!

1. Introduction to Computer Animation:

• Learn about the history and evolution of animation from traditional hand-drawn methods to modern digital techniques.

• Explore different types of animation, including 2D, 3D, stop-motion, and motion graphics.

2. Animation Software and Tools:

• Get hands-on experience with popular animation software like Blender, Toon Boom, and Adobe Animate.

• Learn how to navigate interfaces, set up projects, and utilize essential tools for drawing, animating, and rendering.

3. Principles of Animation:

• Master the 12 principles of animation, including squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, and exaggeration.

• Understand how these principles bring characters and scenes to life with realistic and expressive movements.

4. Character Design and Rigging:

• Learn how to design compelling characters with unique personalities and visual appeal.

• Explore character rigging techniques to create flexible skeletons for animating movement and expressions.

5. Storyboarding and Scene Composition:

• Discover the importance of storyboarding to plan animations and visualize narrative flow.

• Learn about camera angles, scene composition, and shot sequencing to create dynamic storytelling.

6. Animating Movement and Special Effects:

• Bring characters to life by animating walking cycles, lip-syncing, and emotional expressions.

• Experiment with special effects like particle systems, lighting, and shadows to enhance visual storytelling.

7. Rendering and Exporting Animated Projects:

• Understand the rendering process and how to optimize animations for smooth playback.

• Learn how to export completed animations for different platforms, including social media, YouTube, and film festivals.

By mastering these key elements of computer animation, students will gain the creative skills needed to produce high-quality animated stories, characters, and worlds. Perfect for aspiring animators, digital artists, and storytellers ready to explore the limitless possibilities of animation!