The Teachers' Animation Toolkit

resources 
section lists the 
handouts 
and 
video clips 
available on the
 companion website.
These handouts can be 
printed and given out in class. They are a mixture of templates and 
activity guides with hints and tips to help the students undertake 
the classroom activities. Where the teacher might fi nd them equally 
useful, we have included the handouts in the book as well.
The 
Resources
section ends with lists of links to printed resources, 
websites and video clips which complement the subject.
Part One: Getting Started
has two sub-sections. The fi rst 
provides resources for exploring 
Animation History
. The 
second offers 
Beginners’ Exercises
to help students gain an 
understanding of how animation works.
Part Two: Cineliteracy
introduces ways to teach animation-based 
cineliteracy. It has four sub-headings: 
The Language of Film 
and Animation, Exploring Genre, Music and Animation 
and
 
Storytelling.

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Part Three: Animation Styles
covers the various genres of 
animation that the research project tested in the classroom, with 
activities and practical tips to introduce each one.
Part Four: Schemes of Work
presents three extended 
production projects around specifi c briefs, which were undertaken 
by 14- to 16-year-olds. The end results are included on the 
companion website to allow teachers an insight into the scope 
and quality of the fi nished work students can achieve in this time 
frame.
Part Five: Resources
gives advice on where to fi nd the 
equipment and software needed to run animation projects, and 
lists useful reference books and websites. For accurate up-to-date 
prices and information on the latest equipment, it is best to search 
online.

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