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Learning How Animation is Made & How to Animate in 2D!

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Ages 10-14
Live Group Class
In this ongoing class, students will learn the principles of animation and practice frame-by-frame, hand-drawn 2D animation using digital animation programs. No experience needed—just a tablet/phone and creativity!
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(1,020 reviews)
Star Educator

Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
45 min

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Have you ever wanted to bring your drawings to life? In this ongoing animation class, students will learn the principles of animation and practice frame-by-frame, hand-drawn 2D animation using digital animation programs. Each session, we will cover a new animation concept while animating alongside the teacher for a hands-on learning experience.

✨ What We’ll Learn:

✔️ The 12 Principles of Animation (e.g., squash & stretch, anticipation, timing, and more!)

✔️ How to animate frame-by-frame in 2D

✔️ How to create smooth, expressive motion

✔️ Tips & tricks to improve your animations

Each week, we will focus on a different animation concept. Students will follow along, animating in real time with guidance and feedback.

Class Structure:
📌 Weekly Theme: A new animation technique or principle each class

🖌️ Hands-On Practice: Students animate alongside the teacher

💬 Feedback & Discussion: Students can share their work and get tips

Experience Level:
Beginner & Intermediate – No prior animation experience required!

Supplies Needed:
📱 A tablet or phone with the Flip-a-Clip app (or any other frame-by-frame animation program)

✏️ A stylus (optional, but recommended for better control)

Learning Goals

The 12 Principles of Animation (e.g., squash & stretch, anticipation, timing, and more!)
How to create smooth, expressive motion

Other Details

Supply List
A tablet or phone with the Flip-a-Clip app (or any other frame-by-frame animation program)

A stylus (optional, but recommended for better control)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Joined March, 2020
4.9
1020reviews
Star Educator
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Florida Institute of Technology
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Full Sail University
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Art Institute of Atlanta
Charles Watkins
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from Cleveland Institute of Art
Rori Van Maanen
Bachelor's Degree in English from Emory University
Cataria Wesson
Associate's Degree in Political Science and Government from Los Angeles Southwest College
Kerida Robinson
Associate's Degree in Art and Design from Fashion Institute of Technology
Lori King
After School and Experiential Education leader
Languages:
English - Fluent

Spanish - Fluent 

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