Animation
Explorer (Ages 8-12)
Animation Principles
Discover Animation Principles as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
Squash and Stretch — The First Principle
Squash and stretch makes objects feel weighty and alive. Bouncing balls, bodies, and characters all use this principle.
15 min
+15 XP
The Disney Golden Age
The 1930s-50s saw Disney revolutionize animation. Snow White, Pinocchio, Bambi — and the 12 principles still used today.
15 min
+15 XP
2D Animation in Blender
Blender (free software) has a powerful 2D animation tool called Grease Pencil. Draw frames, set keyframes, animate.
15 min
+15 XP
Anime And Japan
Discover Anime And Japan as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Digital Animation Tools
Discover Digital Animation Tools as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+15 XP
Anticipation And Follow Through
Discover Anticipation And Follow Through as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP
Adobe Animate Basics
Discover Adobe Animate Basics as a core part of Animation. This lesson explains what it means, walks through a real example, introduces key terms, and includes three hands-on activities to help you understand and apply the idea.
15 min
+16 XP