Procreate Dreams 2D Animation: Create With Keyframes
In this mini lesson, students will learn how to animate using keyframes in Procreate Dreams! Understanding keyframes is the hardest part about using Dreams, & this 8-minute video will give you the foundation you need to get started!
Young Illustrators Studio with Bear Howe
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What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
of teacher support1 year access
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1 hour per week. I'm happy to look at your animations or give you feedback and answer any questions!Grading
No grades are given for this class!Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 12
Beginner Level
Welcome to this fun, beginner-friendly self-paced class where learners explore the exciting world of animating with KEYFRAMES using Procreate Dreams on the iPad! 🎬 In this mini-lesson series, students will learn how to animate using keyframes — a foundational tool in digital animation. This bite-sized lesson (around 8 minutes) walks learners through hands-on techniques to build their own animated simple shapes with keyframes. 🧠 No animation experience needed — just Procreate Dreams installed on an iPad. 🖥️ What Learners Will Do • Watch short, guided videos demonstrating Procreate Dreams tools • Learn how to use keyframes to make objects move and transform • Share their creations (optional) with the teacher and peers via class comments • Students can ask questions and post progress in the Outschool classroom • The teacher will respond to questions and feedback within 24–48 hours
Learning Goals
Understand what keyframes are and how they function in animationUse Procreate Dreams and keyframes to animate basic objects
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Intro
Hello and welcome! Lesson 2:
Using Keyframes
Learn to move simple shapes using keyframes, performance mode keyframes and how to navigate around the timeline. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
BONUS: Using Keyframes on Groups
Learn how to make multiple objects that are moving separately all move in unison across the stage by adding keyframes to a group! Other Details
Learning Needs
This class can be paused and restarted as many times as a learner needs.
Supply List
• iPad • Procreate Dreams app (installed) • Recommended: Stylus or Apple Pencil
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from The University of Washington
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from Temple University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Washington University
We are award-winning, exhibiting, working artist and published book writers and illustrators and we love kids and helping kids unlock their creativity and confidence through art!
Growth Mindset:
We teach targeted art skills in a safe social-emotional space where students can explore how to think and see like an artist, learn to fail and try again and build confidence in their own intuition and work.Reviews
Self-Paced Class
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1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 10-18
