Animation with Wick Editor
Introductory video is coming soon.
Technology Requirements: A chromebook or laptop with wifi access.
Tools & Additional Downloads: Using the Wick Editor website and no account creation required.
skill level: 1/5
ROADMAP
Module 1: Introduction to Animation
Learn about the rich history of the animation industry and explore key animation principles!
Module 2: Introduction to Wick Editor
Explore our course tool WickEditor as you begin to create your very own animations!
Module 3: Anticipation & Staging
Discover the principles of anticipation and staging in your animations and how they effect your audience.
Module 4: Slow-in & Slow-out
Experiment with your animation speeds as you explore the principles of slow-in and slow-out.
Module 5: Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Enhance your animation projects by including the principles of follow-through and overlapping action.
Module 6: Arc & Timing
Discover how to make more realistic animations by adding arcs and playing with timing!
Module 7: Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
Learn a key technique of professional animators as you explore the principles of straight ahead and pose to pose.
Module 8: Secondary Action & Solid Drawing
Create more detailed animation projects with the principles of secondary action and solid drawing.
Module 9: Design Thinking & Storyboarding
Use what you’ve learned to plan your best animation yet as you prepare a storyboard for your final project.
Module 10: Final Project
Bring your most creative ideas to life as you apply what you’ve learned in a final project!
Module 11: Peer Feedback
Show your final animation to an audience and get feedback on where to improve.
Module 12: Course Wrap Up
Put the finishing touches on your animation and reflect on what you’ve learned!