Animation merit badge

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Animation merit badge is an introduction to the art of animation. In this merit badge you’ll learn how to create animations; the ways in which animation is used and experienced not only in cartoons and movies, but also in everyday life; and the fun and exciting career opportunities in animation.

REQUIREMENTS

Visit https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animation/ for the latest requirements for Animation merit badge.

RESOURCES

The Animation merit badge pamphlet is filled with resources to help you learn about animation. Here is a sample of what you can find in that pamphlet:

Introduction: Making an Animated Short Film

Principles of Animation: Exaggeration
This video can help you get started with requirement 2.

Principles of Animation: Squash and Stretch
This video can help you get started with requirement 2.

Stop-Motion Animation with Post It Notes

Augmented Reality

MAKE A FLIPBOOK

Create your own flipbook to see animation in action. Here’s how:

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1. Click here to download the PDF template and print it out.

2. Cut out all the images following the dotted lines. Stack the images in numerical order, and line up the right edges.

3. Staple the images along the left edge to make a miniature book.

4. Flip through the pages to see the animated character in action!

Now turn the book over and create your own flip. Or use a few blank sheets of paper and follow the same process. This is a great way to create your own animation for requirement 3b.

CAREERS IN ANIMATION

Meet some of the professionals who helped create the Animation merit badge. These videos can help you get started with requirement 5.

Rick Folea

Chris Folea

Tony Stanley

Ty Coyle

Special thanks to Automation Direct, Theory Animation and the Savannah College of Art and Design for their support with the development of this merit badge.