Unit 1. getting started!

Last week we started working on your squash and stretch animation. this week you will hopefully finish it and begin capturing it on computer and then recording it as a movie file.

this week and next I will set everyone of up with their own online blog so you can let everyone know what youve done so far.

everytime we finish a task we can put it on the blog and it will form a nice record of your progress, and it means your friends and family can see your work.

Task 2 the history of animation!

This task gives you the chance to show me what you know about animation and how it has developed and also it gives you the chance to watch some animation and talk about why you like it!.

the rules of this task are below!

1. You can only choose animations from the 1940's to present day.
2. Animation in computer games, special effects animation and online animation etc.., all count!
3. you must choose animations that have made a difference and pushed the art of animation forwards!
4. You must choose 4 animations in total.
5. You must have images of the animation and if possible an example of the animation linked to your blog.

Ive included below the questions you need to answer for each animation.

• Animation name;
• Who made it;
• Year of release;
• Plot;
• Type of animation:
• Has the type of animation used changed?
• Why I like the film: