Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Creating Short Animated Films with Digital Art

Lesson Title: Digital Art and Animation: Creating Short Animated Films

Grade Level: Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Subject Area: Art

Overview: In this lesson, students will learn the basics of digital art and animation by creating their own short animated films. They will explore various digital tools and techniques to develop their artistic skills and bring their creative ideas to life.

Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives:

   1. Students will understand the fundamental principles of digital art and animation.

   2. Students will learn to use digital art software to create characters and backgrounds.

   3. Students will develop storyboarding skills to plan their animations.

   4. Students will create a short animated film using digital tools and techniques.

Standards Alignment:

• National Core Arts Standards:
  • VA:Cr1.1.6: Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art.
  • VA:Cr2.1.6: Demonstrate openness in trying new ideas, materials, methods, and approaches in making works of art and design.
  • VA:Cr3.1.6: Reflect on whether personal artwork conveys the intended meaning and revise accordingly.
• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards:
  • 6a: Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
  • 6b: Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.