Animation Principles Class - Movement & Character Design!
Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Ages: 8-14 | Class Size: Small Groups
Bring Characters to Life with Animation!
In this hands-on animation class, kids will explore the magic behind making drawings move! Students will learn key principles used by animators around the world—from squash and stretch to timing, arcs, and secondary action—while applying their own creativity through frame-by-frame drawing and digital tools. Using the FlipaClip app and traditional techniques, students will create short animated sequences and bring their ideas to life one frame at a time.
✔ Hands-on Learning – Explore movement through traditional animation, stop motion, and digital drawing.
✔ STEM & Art Integration – Apply math and physics concepts like motion, arcs, and timing to art.
✔ Creativity – Develop original characters and bring them to life with personality and expression.
✔ Collaboration – Work together on animation sequences and share your creations with classmates.
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How the Class Works
Step 1:
Learn the
Animation Basics
Get introduced to the world of animation through traditional flipbooks and sample animations.
Step 2:
Explore
the 12 Principles
Hands-on learning of animation fundamentals including squash and stretch, anticipation, and more.
Step 3:
Animate with
FlipaClip
Use the FlipaClip app to bring characters to life with digital frame-by-frame techniques.
Step 4:
Share &
Celebrate
Present your animations to classmates and watch everyone’s unique characters in action.
What Kids Will Learn
🎞️ Animation Types
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Traditional, stop motion, 3D animation, and motion graphics.
⚙️ 12 Principles of Animation
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Core concepts like squash and stretch, timing, anticipation, staging, and appeal.
🖌️ Character Expression
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Use exaggeration, secondary action, and arcs to create lifelike motion.
📱 Digital Animation Tools
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Learn frame-by-frame animation using the FlipaClip app.
🎬 Storytelling Through Motion
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Use staging and timing to build visual stories with strong emotional impact.
Why This Class is a Game-Changer
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🌀 Hands-On & Interactive
Create your own animations through guided projects.
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🤓 STEM + Creativity
Learn animation physics while expressing your creative vision.
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👥 Small Class Size
Personal guidance ensures every child’s animation comes to life.