Animation History and Principles

Grade 945 min

Learning Objective

I can explain key milestones in animation history and demonstrate how the 12 principles of animation are used to create believable movement.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

The 12 Principles Of Animation

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe how the "squash and stretch" principle can be used to make the movement of a bouncing ball appear more believable. Explain how the principle of "follow-through and overlapping action" contributes to the realistic movement of a character's hair as they run. How does the "slow in and slow out" principle affect the perceived weight and speed of an object in an animation?”

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