Animation I

Relevance of the course

 First purpose of animation in academics is to fulfill a cognitive function. In this role,

animations are intended to support students’ cognitive processes that ultimately result in
them understanding the subject matter. Animation can be used to make very exciting
and fun animations into which education and training can easily be incorporated.
Instructors can also use animation to demonstrate things and concepts visually exactly
how they want to since they have control of every aspect of the animation. It can be
used to show how things come together and work together. In science for example, the
computer animation might be used to show how our solar system works, and in math, a
computer animation might show a student how one can algebraically manipulate specific
equation. Other subjects such as English, foreign language, music, and art can also be
thought by using animation.

 Secondly, as an affective learning tool that attracts attention, engages the learner, and
sustains motivation aspect. Such Affective Animation Training is not focussed on
facilitating comprehension of any academic subject matter itself and often portrays
activities that are interactive, creative, fun and motivational.

Young people are fascinated by animation and animated stories and they enjoy the opportunity
to create their own. The creative potential of animation is enormous, and integrating animation
activities into the school curriculum offers the possibility of tapping this potential to meet a
range of educational objectives.

Benefits

 Emphasize development of students’ skill and understanding of creating and

responding.

 Enables students to apply Imagination and Rational Thinking.

 Enables students to invent and explore multiple solutions to a problem.

 Enables students to understand the value of reflection and critical judgment in

creative work.

 Facilitates positive peer interaction, including receiving and using feedback.

 Encourages self-motivation to create and problem solve.

 Uses artistic literacy as a natural enhancement to learning in other content areas.

 Fosters positive attitudes towards Art and Animation

Advantage for Primary Students

 Ignite the creative potential of the students at a young age.

 Perfect introductory tools to learn animation

 Can be used for presentations/ assignments in science, history, geography classes as

well as in after school programs.

 Contribute to increase focus and concentration in class while having fun

Advantage for Secondary Students

 Strengthen your students talent and skill set

 Strong tools to teach foundation of animation
 Promote creativity and motivate students
 Incorporate animation into different subjects to create more engaging presentations
 Develop story telling skills
 7 Careers in computer animation for creative types

When you hear the word animation, you probably think of cartoons. While that definitely
qualifies, the field actually encompasses all moving frames in advertising, television, or film.
This is a fast-growing industry with strong potential.

Sound interesting? Check out the list below to give you some computer animation career ideas.

 Animation Technical Director — this is the top-dog position on the production site.
You keep up with the technology, competition, and trending news so that you and your
team can create the most talked-about graphics in the industry.
 Graphic Artist — Use your artistic flair and computer knowledge to choose colors,
designs, and other aspects of the visual layout. Put your talents to work creating
cartoons or boosting the appeal of advertising campaigns.
 Video Game Designer — Write the code that makes the characters come to life. Make
them respond to user commands and defeat the aliens with addicting reality.
 Animation Lighting Artist — creates a shadow, brighten the scene for an early
morning shot, or create darkness during suspenseful sequences.
 Art Director — it’s your job to make sure everyone else does their job. Use your
acutely creative style to supervise the lighting, animation, and story of video games,
commercials, television shows, or movies.
 Cartoon Animator — Daffy Duck and Mickey Mouse didn’t create themselves. Use your
computer skills to bring characters to life.
 3D Artist — we go to the movie theater because it’s a much more intense experience
than viewing on DVD at home. With your creative input, 2D movies become even more
visual—viewers are pushed to the back of their seats and reach for objects in front of
them.