Animation
Start
Introduction
GOAL: Learn about animation history, types, uses, and careers
THINK: Why is animation important?
Work independently through this quest until you reach the "end" page.
Task:
Answer the 8 questions on the following pages about animation on a piece of paper. At the end of this quest, answer the question "Why is animation important" in 8-10 sentences, using information learned from this quest. This will be turned in at the end of class.
Okay!
Process: Let's Learn
Uses
History
Careers
Types
Explore all 4 areas to answer all 8 questions. Once finished, hit 'end' to go to the final page.
End
History
First animated film: El Apóstol (1917) - Destroyed First full-length 2D film: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) First 3d film: Toy Story (1995)
Animation began with drawings. With the invention of the camera, photos opened the door to stop-motion animation, a process of animating by taking pictures repetitively and moving the subject matter slightly in each picture. Cameras allowed for animators to take pictures of their hand-drawn animations to create fluid drawing animation. Sound and color were eventually added to create deeper immersion. The rise of computers and computer animation then paved the way for computer-generated animations such as Toy Story in 1995. Increasing technology leads to better and better quality now.
Use the link below to find these answers.
What does CGI stand for?
What was the original name for the company now known as "Pixar"?
Use the link to read further in-depth
Click Here
Careers
CharacterDesigner
Visual EffectsArtist
StoryboardArtist
One who draws what will happen in an animation, scene by scene.
One who creates designs for the characters in a story, focusing on what the characters express.
One who edits and adds effects to digital media.
See Video
See More
According to the "see more" button, name at least 5 other careers in animation not listed here.
What is one example of something a VFX artist can do according to the video?
Animation Types
Watch this video and answer the following questions:
What are the 5 different types of animation?
What type of animation do you like best?
Uses of Animation
Commercial
Entertainment
Animation is used in the commercial industry to help with marketing. We most often see animation used in commercials and advertising. Anything as simple as moving text through motion graphics counts as animation. This could also be the opening graphics for sporting events or youtube intros.
Animation is widely used in entertainment industries to produce tv shows and movies. People also make animations for YouTube or personal projects. Animations go into everything including videogames, vr, movies, and tv.
Name an example of 3D animation within the entertainment industry (not Shrek).
Visit the link below, then answer the questions.
According to the linked website, what brothers were early pioneers ofanimation evolution?
Click Here
Congrats on completing this quest!
On the same sheet of paper as the 8 questions you have answered, respond to the following question:
"Why is animation important?"
Rubric
- Answer 8 quest questions 5 Points
- Short response is a minimum of 8 sentences 5 Points
- Short response uses information learned from quest 10 Points
Total: 20 Points
End
Course completed!
You learned why animation is important! The different types of animation, different ways animation is used, its history, and about different careers in animation! Congrats!
Standards
VA:Cr1.2.I (a) Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present- day life using a
contemporary current practice of art or design. VA:Cr2.2.II (a) Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of making and
distributing creative work. VA:Pr5.1.III (a) Investigate, compare, and contrast methods for preserving and
protecting art VA:Pr6.1.II (a) Make, explain, and justify connections between artists or artwork and
social, cultural, and/or political history. VA:Cn11.1.II (a) Compare uses of art in a variety of social, cultural, and historical contexts and make connections to uses of art in contemporary current and local contexts
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Animation
Start
Introduction
GOAL: Learn about animation history, types, uses, and careers
THINK: Why is animation important?
Work independently through this quest until you reach the "end" page.
Task:
Answer the 8 questions on the following pages about animation on a piece of paper. At the end of this quest, answer the question "Why is animation important" in 8-10 sentences, using information learned from this quest. This will be turned in at the end of class.
Okay!
Process: Let's Learn
Uses
History
Careers
Types
Explore all 4 areas to answer all 8 questions. Once finished, hit 'end' to go to the final page.
End
History
First animated film: El Apóstol (1917) - Destroyed First full-length 2D film: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) First 3d film: Toy Story (1995)
Animation began with drawings. With the invention of the camera, photos opened the door to stop-motion animation, a process of animating by taking pictures repetitively and moving the subject matter slightly in each picture. Cameras allowed for animators to take pictures of their hand-drawn animations to create fluid drawing animation. Sound and color were eventually added to create deeper immersion. The rise of computers and computer animation then paved the way for computer-generated animations such as Toy Story in 1995. Increasing technology leads to better and better quality now.
Use the link below to find these answers.
What does CGI stand for?
What was the original name for the company now known as "Pixar"?
Use the link to read further in-depth
Click Here
Careers
CharacterDesigner
Visual EffectsArtist
StoryboardArtist
One who draws what will happen in an animation, scene by scene.
One who creates designs for the characters in a story, focusing on what the characters express.
One who edits and adds effects to digital media.
See Video
See More
According to the "see more" button, name at least 5 other careers in animation not listed here.
What is one example of something a VFX artist can do according to the video?
Animation Types
Watch this video and answer the following questions:
What are the 5 different types of animation?
What type of animation do you like best?
Uses of Animation
Commercial
Entertainment
Animation is used in the commercial industry to help with marketing. We most often see animation used in commercials and advertising. Anything as simple as moving text through motion graphics counts as animation. This could also be the opening graphics for sporting events or youtube intros.
Animation is widely used in entertainment industries to produce tv shows and movies. People also make animations for YouTube or personal projects. Animations go into everything including videogames, vr, movies, and tv.
Name an example of 3D animation within the entertainment industry (not Shrek).
Visit the link below, then answer the questions.
According to the linked website, what brothers were early pioneers ofanimation evolution?
Click Here
Congrats on completing this quest!
On the same sheet of paper as the 8 questions you have answered, respond to the following question:
"Why is animation important?"
Rubric
- Short response uses information learned from quest 10 Points
Total: 20 PointsEnd
Course completed!
You learned why animation is important! The different types of animation, different ways animation is used, its history, and about different careers in animation! Congrats!
Standards
VA:Cr1.2.I (a) Shape an artistic investigation of an aspect of present- day life using a contemporary current practice of art or design. VA:Cr2.2.II (a) Demonstrate awareness of ethical implications of making and distributing creative work. VA:Pr5.1.III (a) Investigate, compare, and contrast methods for preserving and protecting art VA:Pr6.1.II (a) Make, explain, and justify connections between artists or artwork and social, cultural, and/or political history. VA:Cn11.1.II (a) Compare uses of art in a variety of social, cultural, and historical contexts and make connections to uses of art in contemporary current and local contexts