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!