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Multimedia Arts
Study dreams, space and the abilities of the human brain in a sci-fi environment and apply this knowledge through creating animated films!
Syllabus
Results
Requirements
Flexible formats
CTE course
Standards Certificates
Animation I Standard
Target group
Middle School & High School students
Flexible schedule
Flexible duration
Up to 100 lessons, each up to 90 min
"YaizY helps students turn their passions into successful careers through innovative education pathways, courses, and teaching talent."
About Course
Students are engaged in the end‑to‑end artistic process of creating their own short animated film.
Leveraging animation tools, students create animations with different techniques (hand‑drawn, stop motion, 3D) as a part of their filmmaking.
For the course capstone, students present their films in a “film festival” format.
1
Introduction to Animation and Basic Storytelling Tools
Main principles of animation;
Character design.
2
Animation Techniques Overview
2D | 3D | stop-motion animation.
3
Disney’s basic principles
12 animation principles.
4
Voice & Sound
Sound design;
Foley;
Lip sync;
Voice acting.
5
Final Project
Video editing;
Project pitch.
"Animation DreamLab" final project
A film 1-2 minutes long using a magic-realism style that highlights their creativity and proficiency with 2D | 3D | stop-motion animation techniques and Adobe Animate.
Course results
Our courses based on Intended Learning Outcomes equip middle schoolers with key skills for their future.
Focused on essential knowledge, we improve their confidence and competence, preparing them for personal and professional success
Hard Skills
Animating;
Arts fundamentals;
Storyboarding.
Soft Skills
Storytelling & Creative Writing;
Giving feedback on creative work;
Collaboration and Communication;
Creative Thinking.
Mindset
Artistic Mindset.
Certification Preparation
YaizY students explore “passion to profession” pathways to gain the knowledge and skills to obtain widely recognized industry-based certificates.
Each course is crafted to cover certificate competencies either partially or fully.
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from $6-$10 / student / lesson
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from $2-$3 / student / lesson
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Testimonials
Animation
DreamLab
student
This class is my favorite because it is exciting to see my ideas come to life and when I can animate something that I just created in my mind
I like that this course is not offered anywhere else and we have the unique opportunity to learn animation in high school.
I would definitely recommend this class to my friends because I think it is really fun and interesting
Intro to Coding
I like that this class lets us work and explore new things in order for us to learn. I feel more comfortable whenever I need to ask a question
Changemakers
I get to know more about marketing to be able to start my own business one day
I like the animation class because it is fun to make animations. I see the animation class helping me in the future by maybe getting a job
I like the animation class because I find it fun to animate and learn things about film and animated films.
I see the animation class helping me with storyboarding and animation in college
Tech Requirements
Hardware & Internet Speed
Computer/laptop;
Webcamera (built-in or external moving webcam);
Microphone;
Headphones;
Stable Internet connection from 30 Mbit/s
Browser & Additional Software
Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge;
Web tools only: video editing tools, hand-drawn animation and stop motion animation tools.