Project: Animate in Roblox
Animate in Roblox
Learn about animation and study how the human body moves. Pose a Roblox character to create an animation, such as swimming or skipping, for use in a multiplayer game.
10 and up
Animation
Human Body
English
1 hour
ISTE Standards: Innovative Designer 4a, 4c, 4d, Creative Communicator 6b, 6d
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process of how computers simulate motion in an animation using individual poses.
- Test, evaluate, and redesign an animation to meet a planned vision.
Skills and Concepts:
- Animation - A series of images used to create the illusion of movement
- Keypose - An important point of motion in an animation, such as the moment a player crouches before jumping.
Getting Ready
Preparation:
- Make sure each student has a Roblox account and knows their login information.
- Print out handouts and prep presentation
- (Optional) Ensure students have space to make motions for reference animations
Materials:
- Windows or Mac Computer with Roblox Studio installed
- 2 button mouse with scroll-wheel
- Handout: Intro to Studio Cheatsheet
- Presentation: Animate in Roblox
- (Optional) Animation Feedback Handout
Lesson Overview
5 min |
Introduction
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Introduce the project and lesson structure. |
5 min |
Guided Tutorial
Plan an Animation
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Brainstorm and plan an animation idea. |
20 min |
Guided Tutorial
Studio and Animation Basics
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Learn how to use Roblox Studio to create a simple animation. |
15 min |
Independent Work
Improve Animations
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Customize the animation or catch up. |
10 min |
Guided Tutorial
Add Animations In Game
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Export animations and test games. |
5 min |
Wrap Up
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Recap the lesson and concepts learned. |
Lesson Plan
Introduction
5 min
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Guided Tutorial - Plan an Animation
5 min
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Guided Tutorial - Studio and Animation Basics
20 min
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Independent Work - Improve Animations
15 min
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Guided Tutorial - Add Animations In Game
10 min
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Wrap Up
5 min
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