Learning How Animation Is Made & How to Animate in 2D! for Young Learners

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)