Introduction
Animation is an enabling skill like literacy and numeracy, and can be applied to any
subject. The equipment and materials, ranging from pencil and paper to computers will be found in
most classrooms, and contrary to popular belief, animation does not require any drawing skill
beyond what most children have naturally.
The techniques have wide applications beyond animation, some of the subjects it has been used in
are listed below:
- Art: Drawing, modelling, typography, design, and a range of techniques for
visualising, creating, manipulating, and presenting images.
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- Design and Technology: The use of computers for designing and processing images. For
example, designing electronic circuits and showing them work.
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- Drama: Acting out storylines. Modelling postures and gestures. Recording soundtracks
of voice, music, and effects.
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- Information Technology: Learning a range of computer programs for capturing, creating,
processing, and recording sound and images. Students also learn to use the Internet to send and
receive pictures and short animation sequences. This allows collaborative projects with other
schools.
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- Media studies: How movies are made from ideas through to production.
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