Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will understand the basics of animation and create your own simple animated sequence.

Materials and Prep

• Computer or tablet with animation software (free software like Piskel or Scratch can be used)
• Pen and paper for sketching
• Creativity and imagination!

No prior knowledge of animation is required, just enthusiasm to learn!

Activities

• Activity 1: Introduction to Animation
  Explore what animation is and watch short animated clips to get inspired.
• Activity 2: Basic Animation Concepts
  Learn about key concepts like frames, keyframes, and timing by creating a simple bouncing ball animation.
• Activity 3: Create Your Own Animation
  Use the software to bring your own character to life with a short animated sequence.

Talking Points

• What is animation?
  "Animation is a way of making pictures appear to move through a series of frames."
• Why is timing important in animation?
  "Timing helps create the illusion of movement and adds personality to characters."
• How can we use keyframes in animation?
  "Keyframes are like anchor points that define the starting and ending positions of an object."