Unit xx. Animation – I’m an animator

This unit is planned but development has not yet started. Our plans may change in the future as we continue to review our scheme of learning.

Unit description

Using software to make simple animations from vector graphics.

Unit career

I’m an animator

“As an animator, I use software to make simple animations from vector graphics. This involves designing characters and scenes in a scalable format, and then animating them to create engaging and smooth motion graphics. My goal is to bring ideas to life through clean and efficient animations.”

Key Question

All the activities in this unit enable students to answer the key question:

How do we use different animation techniques to bring ideas to life through movement and storytelling?

Knowledge statements

This is achieved by students studying 4 “Learn-it” lessons, each of which focus on one knowledge statement:

1. Know how to use animation software such as Adobe Animate, OpenToonz & Synfig Studio to create simple animations from existing vector graphics.
2. Know how to create stop-frame animation with a number of static images.
3. Know how to create animations with key frames and tweens.
4. Know how to create scenes to decompose a larger animation into smaller parts.

What is included in this unit?

• Teacher guide providing a detailed overview of the unit.
• 6 Lesson folders:
  • 4 “Learn-it” lessons with a teacher PowerPoint and student workbook.
  • 1 “Make-it” lesson with assessment materials for teachers and students.
  • 1 “Review-it” lesson with an end of topic MCQ test, assessment grid, peer assessment and self-reflection.
• Any additional resources and materials needed for the activities are provided in the lesson folders.
• 6 detailed lesson plans explaining how to teach the 3 lesson phases.
• Extension activities with model answers.
• 3 independent homework question sheets supported by 3 online videos hosted on Tella.