Lesson Plan
Animation Principles Outline
Students will apply core animation principles—timing, squash and stretch, and anticipation—through guided examples and hands-on exercises, demonstrating foundational skills in a 30-minute individual session.
Understanding these principles helps students craft more engaging, dynamic animations and builds essential skills for future media & design projects.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Principles
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 3
Pose-Flip Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Cool-Down
5 minutes
Slide Deck
The 12 Principles of Animation
What Are the 12 Principles?
Principle: Timing
Timing Examples
Principle: Squash & Stretch
Squash & Stretch Examples
Principle: Anticipation
Anticipation Examples
Bouncing Ball Breakdown
Putting It All Together
Script
Worksheet
Cool Down
