ANIMATION 3.0
Future-Ready learning at The STEM Lab
Animation 3.0 is a dynamic course where students bring their ideas to life through digital animation! Using fun, intuitive tools and creative storytelling techniques, students learn to design characters, build scenes, and animate everything - from simple movements to interactive stories.
No prior animation experience is needed—just imagination and curiosity.
What will students learn
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Character Design: Create unique characters using digital drawing tools.
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Scene Building: Design engaging backgrounds and story environments.
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Animation Techniques & Coding: From frame-by-frame drawing to motion tweens & coding using JavaScript.
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Sound Integration: Add sound effects and voices to bring stories alive.
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Creative Storytelling: Learn narrative flow, sequencing, and pacing.
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Problem-Solving & Design Thinking: Tackle creative challenges like real animators.
Why it matters !
Animation builds more than just art skills - it nurtures critical thinking, creativity, sequencing, coding, and communication. Students discover how digital animation connects to careers in:
🎬 Film & entertainment
🎮 Game design
📱 App development
🌐 Digital marketing
By creating their own projects, kids develop confidence as digital creators while gaining hands-on experience with tools used in the modern creative industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is Animation 3.0 for kids?
A: Animation 3.0 is a hands-on course where students design characters, build scenes, code, and animate stories using digital tools. It’s perfect for beginners - no experience required.
Q2: Do students need to know how to draw?
A: Not at all! We use beginner-friendly tools. Students who like to draw can use their skills, but creativity and imagination are what matter most.
Q3: What skills will my child gain?
A: Creativity, problem-solving, sequencing, storytelling, design thinking, coding, and digital literacy - all while having fun creating animations.
Q4: What ages can participate?
A: The program is designed for ages 10–16 years old, with adjustments based on grade level and prior experience.
Q5: Does my child need prior experience with animation software?
A: No. We start with the basics and guide students through increasingly complex projects step by step.
Q6: Where is this program offered?
A: Animation 3.0 is available at The STEM Lab Innovation Hub in Elgin, SC, and through select afterschool clubs in local schools.