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Discovering Animation

Behind the scenes of animated film productions

ANIWORX is an Erasmus+ project in the field of school education

ANIWORX is an Erasmus+ project in the field of school education

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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Jörg Grubmüller

Aaron Dimaano

Michael Hauptmann

Let students discover animation,
engage with learning in new and exciting ways,
and apply their knowledge in practical scenarios.

Let students discover animation, engage with learning in new and exciting ways, and apply their knowledge in practical scenarios.

Let students discover animation, engage with learning in new and exciting ways, and apply their knowledge in practical scenarios.

Discover
Look behind the scenes

Learn how animated films are produced and discover the production pipeline with its various departments and activities. Get exclusive insights from industry professionals.

Discover
Look behind the scenes

Learn how animated films are produced and discover the production pipeline with its various departments and activities. Get exclusive insights from industry professionals.

Discover
Look behind the scenes

Learn how animated films are produced and discover the production pipeline with its various departments and activities. Get exclusive insights from industry professionals.

Engage
From theory to practice

Explore how topics from your curriculum are applied in the animation industry. Discover the diverse range of STEM areas that form the foundation of work in media creation.

Engage
From theory to practice

Explore how topics from your curriculum are applied in the animation industry. Discover the diverse range of STEM areas that form the foundation of work in media creation.

Engage
From theory to practice

Explore how topics from your curriculum are applied in the animation industry. Discover the diverse range of STEM areas that form the foundation of work in media creation.

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Use animation in classes

Engage with content in a new way through animation. We have evaluated tools and created guidelines on how animation can be effectively used as a medium in schools.

Apply
Use animation in classes

Engage with content in a new way through animation. We have evaluated tools and created guidelines on how animation can be effectively used as a medium in schools.

Apply
Use animation in classes

Engage with content in a new way through animation. We have evaluated tools and created guidelines on how animation can be effectively used as a medium in schools.

Explore the world of animation

Production Insights

Dive into production of animated films, taking the perspective of artists.

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Learning Materials

Connect the curriculum to real life applications

We created over 50 lesson plans, focused on STEM to show how theory is applied in practice

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Architectural Elements and Principles

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Architectural Elements, cultural styles

Character Aesthetics & Appeal

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Character aesthetics, shape language, proportions, colour theory

Cinematography Techniques

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Framing and staging scenes, cinematography principles, camera angles, shot sizes, camera movements;

Colour Theory & Mood

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Colour theory, mood setting, lighting

Composition & Cinematography

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Rule of Thirds, Symmetry, Depth, Camera Angles, Framing

Concept Art & Visual Development

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Concept Art & Visual Development

Facial Expressions & Emotions

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Facial expression drawing; Emotional cues; Exaggeration of features; Character believability

Principles of Animation

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Classic principles of animation, Application in 3D

Storyboarding & Visual Story Planning

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Storyboarding, Drawing Sequences, Animatics

Three-Point Lighting Technique

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Three-Point Lighting, Lighting, Media Arts, Cinematography

Sound Design

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Sound, Music, Audio, Sound Design, Foley

Feedback Loops & Production Pipeline

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Iterative feedback loops, production pipeline stages, continuous improvement

Budgeting and Resources

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Cost Control, Profit vs. Cost

Entrepreneurship in Animation

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Writing business plans, pitching to investors, managing small budgets, innovating in a competitive creative market

Legal Considerations

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Copyright and IP, Contracts, Content Regulations, Ethical Responsibilities

Storytelling & Narrative Development

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Storytelling & Narrative Development

Screenwriting & Scripting

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Screenwriting principles, Script formatting, Dialogue, Scene descriptions, Transitions

Character Development & Dialogue

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Character development, Dialogue writing

Voice Acting & Dubbing

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Voice acting fundamentals, dubbing techniques, timing & emotion, character portrayal

Evolution of Animation

Curriculum

Design and Anatomy

Grade

3-4

Topic

Evolution of animation; key historical milestones; technological advancements; cultural shifts

Hi there! I am NG, but you can also call me “Angie”.
I’ll guide you around.

Hi there! I am NG, but you can also call me “Angie”.
I’ll guide you around.

Hi there! I am NG, but you can also call me “Angie”.
I’ll guide you around.

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The team behind ANIWORX

ANIWORX is brought to you by an interdisciplinary European team of talents from education and industry partners

IDEUM Education is a Vienna based EdTech company, developing digital solutions and products for students, teachers, and schools. Founded in 2019, its focus is on connecting education with science and economy. IDEUM Education is an enthusiastic Erasmus+ partner.

Contributors

Klaus Ergert

David Lauchenauer

IDEUM Education is a Vienna based EdTech company, developing digital solutions and products for students, teachers, and schools. Founded in 2019, its focus is on connecting education with science and economy. IDEUM Education is an enthusiastic Erasmus+ partner.

Contributors

Klaus Ergert

David Lauchenauer

Gimnazija Škofja Loka was established in 1950 as the only grammar school of that type in the region with the first students coming from Škofja Loka and vicinity. Since then it has developed into a modern grammar school with 620 students and 60 members of staff.

Contributors

Matic Gortnar

Gasper Murn

Gimnazija Škofja Loka was established in 1950 as the only grammar school of that type in the region with the first students coming from Škofja Loka and vicinity. Since then it has developed into a modern grammar school with 620 students and 60 members of staff.

Contributors

Matic Gortnar

Gasper Murn

Lightbox Academy is a Digital Arts School located in Madrid. The school’s academic offer encompasses the production pipelines in animation, series and videogames. The students learn to work in a professional manner, using the same software and the same mechanisms that are used at all major studios.

Contributors

Alfonso Gutierrez

Nico Matji

Lightbox Academy is a Digital Arts School located in Madrid. The school’s academic offer encompasses the production pipelines in animation, series and videogames. The students learn to work in a professional manner, using the same software and the same mechanisms that are used at all major studios.

Contributors

Alfonso Gutierrez

Nico Matji

arx anima is an award-winning animation studio specializing in high-end character animation & development. The studio is located in Vienna, Austria, and boasts a highly-skilled international roster of talents.

Contributors

Barbara Galante

Stefanie Wittholm

Martin Hebestreit

arx anima is an award-winning animation studio specializing in high-end character animation & development. The studio is located in Vienna, Austria, and boasts a highly-skilled international roster of talents.

Contributors

Barbara Galante

Stefanie Wittholm

Martin Hebestreit

HTL Spengergasse offers a wide range of training from the age of 14 on. The departments managed are Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical and Health Technology, Industrial Engineering and Design.

Contributors

Lisa Aichelburg

Michelle Laker

Alexander Eibler

Piotr Dyderski

René Vidra

Karl Wodnar

Michaela Rentsch

Florian Binder-Müller

HTL Spengergasse offers a wide range of training from the age of 14 on. The departments managed are Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical and Health Technology, Industrial Engineering and Design.

Contributors

Lisa Aichelburg

Michelle Laker

Alexander Eibler

Piotr Dyderski

René Vidra

Karl Wodnar

Michaela Rentsch

Florian Binder-Müller